Legend of the Brothers(1991)
Chronicles the rise of two brothers from their start in the 1940'sas illegal immigrants from China to the 1970's when they became the heads of the most powerful triad group in Hong Kong. Kent Cheng is the wise brother who must constantly help out his rash younger brother, Ray Lui. Another one of these true-life stories that seems to glorify triad life. Predictable at best.
Movie: Legend of the Brothers
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ho
Hoi
Master Wong
Suen
Detective Lui Kwok Tin
Sam
Kent / Kurt
Official Chan
Officer Chan
Bill
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Chronicles the rise of two brothers from their start in the 1940'sas illegal immigrants from China to the 1970's when they became the heads of the most powerful triad group in Hong Kong. Kent Cheng is the wise brother who must constantly help out his rash younger brother, Ray Lui. Another one of these true-life stories that seems to glorify triad life. Predictable at best.
Release Date
1991-11-20
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話
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