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Double Exposure

Double Exposure

19661h 47m

Overview

Mona Lam, who works for a swindling syndicate under duress, scours a nightclub for her new prey and finds the rich heir Cheng Siu-chuen. Struggling to find true bliss, the lovers gain the blessing of Lam's second uncle. On the eve of Cheng's father's birthday banquet, Lam is pressured to strike again under the watchful eye of Lucy sent by the man who's pulling the strings on the marionette behind the scenes who has threatened to kill Cheng. The quick-witted woman aborts the operation, claiming to have spotted her previous victims from amongst the guests. Her confession gains Cheng's understanding, but not his father's. The ringleader brings the liaison to an end by blackmailing the father and putting Lam under house arrest. Helping the girl flee, Second Uncle is killed in the commotion. The police act on the father's tip-off and bust the gang, clearing the way for the lovers to tie the knot.

Directed by Tu Kuang-chi
Written by Tu Kuang-chi
Produced by Wong Cheuk-Hon
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Top Cast

T

Ting Ying

林梦娜

Paul Chu Kong

Paul Chu Kong

郑少川

Roy Chiao

Roy Chiao

林伯器

Helena Law Lan

Helena Law Lan

露丝

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Fei Suk-Suk

Gambler

Lam Yuk

Lam Yuk

Thug A

Fung Ming

Fung Ming

Thug B

Lam Wah

Lam Wah

Gambler

Lam Yuen

Lam Yuen

Gambler

Lau Chun

Lau Chun

Gambler

Themes & Keywords

gamblinggangsterromancecon artist

About Double Exposure

Double Exposure is a thriller film released in 1966 exploring themes of gambling, gangster, romance, con artist. Directed by Tu Kuang-chi, it stars Ting Ying, Paul Chu Kong, Roy Chiao. Mona Lam, who works for a swindling syndicate under duress, scours a nightclub for her new prey and finds the rich heir Cheng Siu-chuen. Struggling to find true bliss, the lovers gain the blessing of Lam's second uncle. On the eve of Cheng's father's birthday banquet, Lam is pressured to strike again under the watchful eye of Lucy sent by the man who's pulling the strings on the marionette behind the scenes who has threatened to kill Cheng. The quick-witted woman aborts the operation, claiming to have spotted her previous victims from amongst the guests. Her confession gains Cheng's understanding, but not his father's. The ringleader brings the liaison to an end by blackmailing the father and putting Lam under house arrest. Helping the girl flee, Second Uncle is killed in the commotion. The police act on the father's tip-off and bust the gang, clearing the way for the lovers to tie the knot.

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