Expect the Unexpected
Bumbling mainland crooks mess up a jewelry heist. Two cops serious Ken and jokey Sam investigate but mix up these amateurs with dangerous mainland robbers in the neighborhood.
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About Expect the Unexpected
Expect the Unexpected is a 1998 cn-language action and crime film directed by Patrick Yau Tat-chi. The cast is led by Lau Ching-wan, Simon Yam, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.
Expect the Unexpected was produced by Milkyway Image and made in Hong Kong. It was released on May 28, 1998.
- Director
- Patrick Yau Tat-chi
- Writers
- Szeto Kam-yuen, Taures Chow Yin-Han, Yau Nai-hoi
- Release date
- May 28, 1998
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Milkyway Image
Expect the Unexpected cast & crew
Expect the Unexpected was directed by Patrick Yau Tat-chi and written by Szeto Kam-yuen, Taures Chow Yin-Han, and Yau Nai-hoi.
The cast features Lau Ching-wan as Sam, Simon Yam as Ken, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling as Macy, Benz Hui Siu-hung as Ben, Raymond Wong Ho-yin as Jimmy, and Yoyo Mung Ka-wai as Mandy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cacine Wong Ka-Sin, cinematography is by Ko Chiu-Lam, and it was produced by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai.
Is Expect the Unexpected worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and crime, Expect the Unexpected is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Expect the Unexpected
Lau Ching-wan
Sam
Simon Yam
Ken
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Macy
Benz Hui Siu-hung
Ben
Raymond Wong Ho-yin
Jimmy
Yoyo Mung Ka-wai
Mandy
Bak Ka-Sin
Mandy's Co-worker
Sato Keiji
Robber
Joe Cheng Cho
Gangster
Lam Suet
Robber
Lester Chan Chit-man
Gangster Leader
Paco Yick Tin-hung
Gangster
Expect the Unexpected — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Expect the Unexpected in United States?
Expect the Unexpected is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Expect the Unexpected in?
Expect the Unexpected is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Expect the Unexpected?
Expect the Unexpected runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
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