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
Release Date
July 12, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
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.