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The Suspect

The Suspect

19986.61h 44m

Overview

Don Lee, a reformed ex-assassin, refuses to assassinate a politician for his former boss. His best friend Max commits the hit and frames Don, forcing him on the run from both police and criminals to clear his name.

Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Written by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Sammy Lau
Produced by Song Ming Cui
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Top Cast

Louis Koo

Louis Koo

Don Lee

Julian Cheung Chi-Lam

Julian Cheung Chi-Lam

Max Mak

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Annie Chung

Ray Lui

Ray Lui

King Tso

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Chan Hung / Dante Aquino

Eric Moo Kai-Yin

Eric Moo Kai-Yin

Inspector Wong

Raven Choi Yip-San

Raven Choi Yip-San

Kelvin

J

Johnny Cheung Wa

Gary

Iris Chai Chi-Yiu

Iris Chai Chi-Yiu

Hooker

Phillip Ko Fai

Phillip Ko Fai

Aquino's henchman

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Themes & Keywords

politicsfalse accusationscell phoneex-conparamilitary organization

About The Suspect

The Suspect is a action, crime, thriller film released in 1998 exploring themes of politics, false accusations, cell phone, ex-con, paramilitary organization. Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, it stars Louis Koo, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam, Ada Choi Siu-Fan. Don Lee, a reformed ex-assassin, refuses to assassinate a politician for his former boss. His best friend Max commits the hit and frames Don, forcing him on the run from both police and criminals to clear his name.

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