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In the midst of a violent gang war, a series of misfortunes threaten the fate of a gang boss and his mob.


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.

Sean Lau Ching-wan
Sam

Simon Yam
Ken

Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Macy

Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Ben

Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Jimmy

Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai
Mandy

Bak Ka-Sin
Mandy's Co-worker

Sato Keiji
Robber

Joe Cheng Cho
Gangster

Lam Suet
Robber
Expect the Unexpected is a action, crime film released in 1998. Directed by Patrick Yau Tat-Chi, it stars Sean Lau Ching-wan, Simon Yam, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling. 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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