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Sentenced to Hang

1989·105 min

Sentenced to Hang

Directed by Taylor Wong

CrimeDramaThriller

After being fired by his penny-pinching boss, Wai and his two life-long friends decide to kidnap and ransom his son. The situation spirals out of control after the boy is accidentally killed as a result. Based on a true story.

Cast

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Li Wai

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Ma Yee-Charn

Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong

Tang Chi-King

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

Lai

Crew

Johnny Mak Tong-Hung

Writer

Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen

Writer

Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen

Producer

Joseph Chan Wing-Leung

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Director of Photography

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What is Sentenced to Hang about?

Sentenced to Hang (1989) is about after being fired by his penny-pinching boss, Wai and his two life-long friends decide to kidnap and ransom his son. The situation spirals out of control after the boy is accidentally killed as a result. Based on a true story.

Who directed Sentenced to Hang?

Taylor Wong directed Sentenced to Hang (1989).

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