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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes2
DirectorTsui Siu-Ming
WritersTsui Siu-Ming
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMistaken Identity
About Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity is a Hong Kong Crime-Comedy directed by Tsui Siu-Ming and starring Richard Ng.
Directed by Tsui Siu-Ming, Mistaken Identity leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Simon Yam, Nancy Chang — 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 comedy titles of 1988.
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