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It Takes a Thief

January 1, 1999

Originally released in 1999. It Takes a Thief is a action film. directed by Chan Chuen.

Starring Yukari Ôshima, Paul Chung Fat, and Chin Siu-Ho

Synopsis

The plot is essentially a re-make of “Midnight Angel/The Justice Women.” Yukari plays HK Police Inspector Shum Ling. When a shootout goes wrong, one of her men, Ye Jin, is injured. He’s engaged to her sister, Tong, and Shum Ling must break the news of his death to Tong while she’s planning her wedding. She blames Ling for Jin’s death, and angrily rejects her. When Ling’s investigation fails to yield progress, Tong goes undercover as a masked vigilante.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1999 27 years ago
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Takes a Thief about?

The plot is essentially a re-make of “Midnight Angel/The Justice Women.” Yukari plays HK Police Inspector Shum Ling. When a shootout goes wrong, one of her men, Ye Jin, is injured. He’s en...

Who directed It Takes a Thief?

It Takes a Thief was directed by Chan Chuen.

When was It Takes a Thief released?

It Takes a Thief was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in It Takes a Thief?

The main cast of It Takes a Thief includes Yukari Ôshima, Paul Chung Fat, Chin Siu-Ho, Jameson Lam Wa-Fan.