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A True Mob Story

Original title: Lung joi gong woo
  • 1998
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
512
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Andy Lau in A True Mob Story (1998)
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A low level gangster in Hong Kong gains new respect after saving a boss's life in a gang fight.A low level gangster in Hong Kong gains new respect after saving a boss's life in a gang fight.A low level gangster in Hong Kong gains new respect after saving a boss's life in a gang fight.

  • Director
    • Jing Wong
  • Writer
    • Jing Wong
  • Stars
    • Andy Lau
    • Gigi Leung
    • Suki Kwan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    512
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jing Wong
    • Writer
      • Jing Wong
    • Stars
      • Andy Lau
      • Gigi Leung
      • Suki Kwan
    • 6User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Wai Cheung-Dee
    Gigi Leung
    Gigi Leung
    • Sandy Leung
    Suki Kwan
    Suki Kwan
    • Ruby Kwan
    Mark Ho-nam Cheng
    Mark Ho-nam Cheng
    • Prince
    • (as Mark Cheng Ho-nam)
    Alex Fong
    Alex Fong
    • Michael
    Joe Tak-Chung Ma
    Joe Tak-Chung Ma
    • David
    Sam Lee
    Sam Lee
    • Skinny
    Frankie Chi-Hung Ng
    Frankie Chi-Hung Ng
    • Fai
    Ben Ngai-Cheung Ng
    Ben Ngai-Cheung Ng
    • Crazy Ball
    • (as Ben Ng)
    Michael Wai-Man Chan
    Michael Wai-Man Chan
    • Uncle Hei
    • (as Michael Chan)
    Siu-Kay Lee
    Siu-Kay Lee
    • Uncle Pao
    • (as Siu-Kei Lee)
    Tian-Lin Wang
    Tian-Lin Wang
    • Uncle Fa
    • (as Tin Lam Wong)
    Angie Cheong
    • Cindy
    • (as Angie Cheung)
    Dennis Chan
    Dennis Chan
    • Judge
    Danise Chan
    • Fifi
    Rocco Montalban
    • Wan the Beggar
    Teddy Chan
    Teddy Chan
    • Jui
    David Wai-Sheung Lee
    David Wai-Sheung Lee
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    • Director
      • Jing Wong
    • Writer
      • Jing Wong
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    8/10

    Jing Wong's A True Mob Story

    A True Mob Story (1998) is about a bottom rung triad (Andy Lau) who discovers that rising in the ranks of his Triad often comes with a heavy price. Is their really honor amongst thieves? Just how crazy is a gangster named Crazy Ball any way? Does it really pay to be a criminal? Will upholding the law surpass true love? Find out when you watch A True Mob Story? Also starring Gigi Leung, Suki Kwan, Ben Ng with a surprise appearance from Jing Wong's father Tin Lam Wong.

    Jing Wong's cash in on the triad movie craze in Hong Kong was a real good entry. He's a very entertaining filmmaker who can make any kind of genre film, but his comedies are by far his best work.

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2001 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Mei you ming tian
    • Production companies
      • B.O.B. and Partners
      • China Star Entertainment
      • Win's Entertainment Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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