The Great Pretenders 千王 (1991) (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version)

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Region 3 DVD

Great Pretenders

Director : Ronny Yu Yan Tai

Cast : Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Simon Yam, Amy Yip Ji Mei

Synopsis

Taiwanese swindler Mr. Giant (Teddy Robin) loses in a poker match against Hong Kong swindler Wong Seung-chin (Raymond Wong) and had become sworn enemies. Meanwhile, Wong's apprentice Snake Wai (Tony Leung) meets Susan (Lok Wai), a widow whom recently returned to Hong Kong from Singapore. Planning to con a big sum of money from her, Wai sets up a plan with his acquaintances Yam Sai-sung (Simon Yam) and Yip Mei-mei (Amy Yip). However, Susan turns out to be swindler as well. Unable to salvage a fortune from Susan, Wai, Sung and Mei become indebted to her. In desperation, Wai seeks help from his mentor who have won back all the debts they owed Susan. Susan then becomes acquainted with Wong and his apprentices and they work together to swindle profiteer Lung Cho-tin (Leung Tin). They able to swindle HK$2 million form Lung very easily. Not willing to be cheated, Lung hires Mr. Giant to battle against Wong.

DVD

Language : Cantonese / Mandarin

Subtitle : T Chinese / S Chinese / English

Running Time : 97 min

No. of disc : 1

Audio Format : Dolby Digital 2.0

Screen Format : Anamorphic Widescreen

DVD Type : D5

Regional Code : 3

Genre : Drama