Muto Bontie
Originally released in 1996. Muto Bontie is a drama/comedy film. directed by Doug Chan Kin-Tak. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Alice Lau Nga-Lai , and Cheung Suet-Ling
Synopsis
A remake of the American film Ruthless People. Sean Lau plays a rich, fast-food chain owner named Lam Chak-chi. Mr. Lam hates his wife but married her so that he could inherit the fast-food chain from her father. He decides he will kill his wife, but before he gets his chance she is kidnapped. Shortly after, the kidnappers demand ransom money or else they will kill his wife. By telling the police one thing and the kidnappers another, he hopes to get rid of his wife, keep the cash and come out of it all without being suspected of any wrongdoings. However, things don't go the way Mr. Lam expects. Lau Ching Wan also plays his twin brother, who is one of the kidnappers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sean Lau Ching-Wan
as Lam Chak Chi / Kidnapper
Alice Lau Nga-Lai
as Alice
Cheung Suet-Ling
as Shirley / Sally
Annie Man Chung-Han
as Kidnapper's wife
Ken Lok Tat-Wah
as Lok Sir
Philip Keung Ho-Man
as Killer with smiling face
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
as Inspector Tsoi
Willie Wai Ga-Hung
Jassie Lam Chak-Chi
as Policeman
Chow Tak-Wa
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Supereel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muto Bontie about?
A remake of the American film Ruthless People. Sean Lau plays a rich, fast-food chain owner named Lam Chak-chi. Mr. Lam hates his wife but married her so that he could inherit the fast-food chain ...
Who directed Muto Bontie?
Muto Bontie was directed by Doug Chan Kin-Tak.
How long is Muto Bontie?
Muto Bontie has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Muto Bontie released?
Muto Bontie was released on July 26, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Muto Bontie?
The main cast of Muto Bontie includes Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Alice Lau Nga-Lai , Cheung Suet-Ling, Annie Man Chung-Han, Ken Lok Tat-Wah.