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The Raid
In the 1930s, China was in a state of turmoil and flurry. The dethroned Emperor Pu-Yi had established the Puppet State of Manchukuo in Manchuria and was cooperating with the Japanese in the testing of poisonous gas. The revolutionary army headed by Lieutenant Mong is assigned to crush this vicious plot. During his mission, Mong comes across witty and valiant veteran Uncle Choy and his friends, who volunteer to help. Mong believes that Uncle Choy is too old to join them. How can Uncle Choy prove himself? And can they succeed in their mission?
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In the 1930s, China was in a state of turmoil and flurry. The dethroned Emperor Pu-Yi had established the Puppet State of Manchukuo in Manchuria and was cooperating with the Japanese in the testing of poisonous gas. The revolutionary army headed by Lieutenant Mong is assigned to crush this vicious plot. During his mission, Mong comes across witty and valiant veteran Uncle Choy and his friends, who volunteer to help. Mong believes that Uncle Choy is too old to join them. How can Uncle Choy prove himself? And can they succeed in their mission?
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Genre:Action, Drama
Written By:Tsui Hark, Yuen Kai-Chi
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Runtime:97 minutes
Studio:Golden Princess Amusement Co., Ltd., Cinema City Company Limited
Cast
Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Director
Dean Shek Tin
Dr. Choy
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Commander Masa
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Bobo Bear
Corey Yuen
Brother Big Nose
Paul Chu Kong
Lieutenant Mang Tai Hoi
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Tina
Joyce Godenzi
Kim Pak Fai
Kei Kong-Hung
Smartie
Lau Siu-Ming
Chinese Colonel
Chiu Man-Yan
Nancy
Sze Mei-Yee
Manchurian Emperor Puyi
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