From Here to Prosperity(1986)
In Thailand in the 1950s, Detective Au Wei is shot to death by Cha Tin-Hung in a raid because of Cha's involvement with black market diamonds and jewelery. Wei's daughter Chun Chun swears revenge, helped by Wei's friend Yeh Tai-kor, a professional con-man.
Movie: From Here to Prosperity
Top 10 Billed Cast
Yeh Tai-Goi
Chia Tien-Hung
Mui Choi
Little Peach Blossom
Audience at Magic Show
Major Chan Chung
Man on 2nd Honeymoon
Audience at Magic Show
Beanie
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In Thailand in the 1950s, Detective Au Wei is shot to death by Cha Tin-Hung in a raid because of Cha's involvement with black market diamonds and jewelery. Wei's daughter Chun Chun swears revenge, helped by Wei's friend Yeh Tai-kor, a professional con-man.
Release Date
1986-01-09
Average
10
Rating:
5.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話
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