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Taking Manhattan (1992)

Movie ★ 6.2 87 min

Action

Ho has a bright future with Hong Kong's police force. ButHo's wife wants to emigrate to the United States. So he winds up in Manhattan on the New York police force. Ho's wife meets Chinese 'wheeler- dealer' Chan who teaches her how to double her money overnight. She changes from a tender wife into a hard business woman as Ho watches helplessly. In fact, Ho has been given his new undercover assignment: to investigate Chan and his suspected criminal background. So the Hos and the Chans keep on meeting, loving and hating, all the while in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge until the explosive end.

Kirk Wong Chi-Keung Director Raymond To Kwok-Wai Writer Lai Kit Writer Cheung Chi-Sing Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 5, 1992
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt0105525
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese, English
Studio
Paragon Films

Cast

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai Carrie Ng Ka-Lai Chung's wife Lui Chi-Yin Chung Andrew Chan Gwan Chen Chun Alana Jerins Alana Jerins Lt. Helen Taylor Connie Cabret Stephan B. DeMasco Andrew Chiway Chan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Taking Manhattan about?
Ho has a bright future with Hong Kong's police force. ButHo's wife wants to emigrate to the United States. So he winds up in Manhattan on the New York police force. Ho's wife meets Chinese 'wheeler- dealer' Chan who teaches her how to double her money overnight. She changes from a tender wife into a hard business woman as Ho watches helplessly. In fact, Ho has been given his new undercover assignment: to investigate Chan and his suspected criminal background. So the Hos and the Chans keep on meeting, loving and hating, all the while in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge until the explosive end.
Who directed Taking Manhattan?
Taking Manhattan was directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung.
Who stars in Taking Manhattan?
Taking Manhattan stars Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Lui Chi-Yin, Andrew Chan Gwan, Alana Jerins.
When was Taking Manhattan released?
Taking Manhattan is a 1992 action film.
Where can I watch Taking Manhattan?
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