To Catch A Thief
Originally released in 1991. To Catch A Thief is a comedy/action film. directed by Andy Chin Wing-Keung.
Starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carol Cheng, and Cheng Pak-Lam
Synopsis
Developer Ms. Cheung (Carol 'Do Do' Cheng) yearns for a quieter life in Hong Kong and moves to the countryside, getting herself caught in a showdown between a gang of jewel thieves and two police officers along the way. While Ms. Cheung survives the ordeal, the thieves' injured getaway driver (Siu-Chun To) sneaks into Cheung's moving van and escapes to the countryside, into Cheung's new home. As Cheung settles down into her new environment, she befriends Pak-Lam (Pak Lam Cheng), a skillful and inquisitive little boy who lives in the village. While Pak-Lam helps Cheung tend to her house, he encounters the injured thief. After a brief exchange, Pak-Lam realizes the thief has a harmless and non-aggressive attitude and decides to shelter him in his secret makeshift hideout, not knowing his new friend has in his possession a bag of stolen jewels, in which both the police and the gangsters are searching for.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Joe Siu International Film Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Catch A Thief about?
Developer Ms. Cheung (Carol 'Do Do' Cheng) yearns for a quieter life in Hong Kong and moves to the countryside, getting herself caught in a showdown between a gang of jewel thieves and two police o...
Who directed To Catch A Thief?
To Catch A Thief was directed by Andy Chin Wing-Keung.
How long is To Catch A Thief?
To Catch A Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was To Catch A Thief released?
To Catch A Thief was released on July 12, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Catch A Thief?
The main cast of To Catch A Thief includes Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carol Cheng, Cheng Pak-Lam, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Do Siu-Chun.