The Crooks movie poster

The Crooks

January 1, 1977 1h 41m

Originally released in 1977. The Crooks is a feature film. directed by Pan Lei.

Starring Yau Fung, Sakura Ting, and Fanny Fen-ni

Synopsis

Ah Shou (Ye Feng), who appears dimwitted, cleverly outwits a street hawker, Ah Mou (Liu Lu Hua), who befriends him and forms an alliance. Together, they orchestrate various schemes: dining without paying, blackmailing the clients of a brothel, and renting a room to unsuspecting girls but tricking them into thinking the place is haunted, causing them to eventually forfeit their rent. Their mischief continues until they encounter Ah Chiao (Sakura Teng), a vibrant and sharp-witted individual who not only thwarts their schemes but becomes an integral part of their operation. The trio continues with their scams until an unfortunate encounter with robbers and police involvement adds a twist to their adventurous endeavours.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1977 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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Language CN Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN

Production Companies

  • Shaw Brothers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crooks about?

Ah Shou (Ye Feng), who appears dimwitted, cleverly outwits a street hawker, Ah Mou (Liu Lu Hua), who befriends him and forms an alliance. Together, they orchestrate various schemes: dining without ...

Who directed The Crooks?

The Crooks was directed by Pan Lei.

How long is The Crooks?

The Crooks has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was The Crooks released?

The Crooks was released on January 1, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Crooks?

The main cast of The Crooks includes Yau Fung, Sakura Ting, Fanny Fen-ni, Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Tsung Hua.