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Release Year1976
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes8
DirectorHo Meng-Hua, Cheng Kang, Hua Shan
WritersCheng Kang, Ni Kuang, Tsai Lan
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Criminals
About The Criminals
An anthology film featuring three true-crime stories that took place in Hong Kong in the early 1970's. Part 1: Hidden Torsos' A woman and her daughter are murdered by her abusive boyfriend. Part 2: 'Valley of the Hanged'-A man murders his wife and her lover. Part 3: 'The Stuntmen' - A gang boss is murdered by his wife's lover
Directed by Ho Meng-Hua, Cheng Kang, Hua Shan, The Criminals leans on a strong ensemble — Si Wai, Shih Szu, Wong Ching-Ho — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1976.
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