The Set Up
Genres
Overview
The Set Up is a made-for-TV movie starring Anthony Wong
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1990-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Chik Chi Ming
Liu Wai-Hung
Sai
Lau Kong
Police Chief Shih
Lee Shing-Cheong
Shek
Lee Siu-Kay
Prisoner
Lee Lik-Chi
Taxi Driver
Power Chan
Wong Yat-Fei
Wong Man-Biu
Teresa Ha Ping
So Hon-Sang
Ho Bik-Kin
Cheung Bik-Kei
Yuen Bun
Gilbert Lam Wai-San
Chang Hong-Sang
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