Sentenced to Hang
三狼奇案
Synopsis
After being fired by his penny-pinching boss, Wai and his two life-long friends decide to kidnap and ransom his son. The situation spirals out of control after the boy is accidentally killed as a result. Based on a true story.
Top Cast
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Tony Leung Ka-fai
Li Wai
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Ma Yee-Charn
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Tang Chi-King
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Lai
Kiki Sheung
Kiu
Stuart Yung Sai-Kit
Kau
Tien Feng
Wong Shek-Kam
Yu Kwok-Lok
Snake Ming
Wong Chi-Keung
Fook
Hui Ying-Sau
Pao
Wai Gei-Shun
Sergeant Lee Choi
Wang Lai
King's Mother
Wong Hung
Policeman
Jian Rui-Chao
Man Fondling Prostitute
Cheung Yong
Lai Maan-Shing
Lee Gong
Ng Wing-Man
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Wong Tai-Loi
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen, Johnny Mak Tong-Hung
- Original Score
- Joseph Chan Wing-Leung
- Original Title
- 三狼奇案
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Johnny Mak Production, Cine Art Laboratory Ltd., Showreel Film Facilities, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Wong Tai-Loi
Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen, Johnny Mak Tong-Hung
Joseph Chan Wing-Leung
Herman Yau
Ma Chung-Yiu, Ah Chik
Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen
Writer
Johnny Mak Tong-Hung
Writer
Taylor Wong Tai-Loi
Director
Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen
Producer
Fung Shui-Lin
Costume Design
Ma Chung-Yiu
Editor
Ah Chik
Editor
Joseph Chan Wing-Leung
Original Music Composer
Herman Yau
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sentenced to Hang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sentenced to Hang about?
After being fired by his penny-pinching boss, Wai and his two life-long friends decide to kidnap and ransom his son. The situation spirals out of control after the boy is accidentally killed as a result. Based on a true story.
Who directed Sentenced to Hang?
Sentenced to Hang was directed by Taylor Wong Tai-Loi.
Who stars in Sentenced to Hang?
The principal cast of Sentenced to Hang includes Tony Leung Ka-fai, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Kiki Sheung.
When was Sentenced to Hang released and how long is it?
Sentenced to Hang was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Sentenced to Hang make at the box office?
Sentenced to Hang grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sentenced to Hang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sentenced to Hang was composed by Joseph Chan Wing-Leung.