Eight Taels of Gold (1989)
Overview
An ex-pat travels from New York to his home village in rural China after a long absence. On his way, he meets a familiar girl.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | cn |
| Popularity | 2.604 |
Directed By
Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Crew
John Shum Kin-Fun
Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Alex Law
Rebecca Lee Lok-Si
Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Lo Shui-Lin
Yu Shun
Chow Shao-Lung
Richard Lo
Lo Ta-Yu
Stephen Wong Wai-Him
Wilson Tam Wai-Keung
Ying Ma-Hak
Lau Yui-Man
David Chung
Benjamin Chan Siu-Kwan
Yuen Chun-Ming
Johnny Wan Yat-Sing
Lam Wing
Leung Hung-Wai
Chu Yung-Kan
Leung Kwai-San
Thomas Chong Chi-Leung
Lam Ngan
Chu Choi-Man
Tang Shiu-Hung
Wu Kwok-Fu
Wong Kwong
Li Kwong-Tim
Lo Ta-Yu
Chyi
Lo Ta-Yu
John Shum Kin-Fun
John Chan
Chui Po-Chu
Chut Shui-Cheong
Chak Wun-Hing
Ronny Ching Siu-Lung
Ding Yue
Doris Wong Wai-Kwan
TOP CAST
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Slim
Sylvia Chang
Odds-and-Ends (Jenny)
Xie Wei-Xiong
Jenny's Fiancé/Husband
Goo Fai
Jenny's Brother
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