Bloody Brotherhood (1989): Cast & Plot
Bloody Brotherhood is a 1989 action thriller directed by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, starring Andy Lau as Cheung Ka-Wah, David Lam Wai and Irene Wan. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Chun Sing Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bloody Brotherhood About?
The premise of Bloody Brotherhood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Wah is the sole survivor of his family's perilous boat journey from China to Hong Kong. In the bustling metropolis he chases the promises of prosperity he has heard, taking any work he can find. After months of hardship, cramped jobs and endless uncertainty, he discovers that the notion of easy opportunity is largely a myth.
Bloody Brotherhood Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- boat
- family relationships
Bloody Brotherhood Cast & Characters
Andy Lau leads the cast as Cheung Ka-Wah, with David Lam Wai as Cheung Ka Wai and Irene Wan as Kin. Directed by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
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Andy Lau as Cheung Ka-Wah - David Lam Wai as Cheung Ka Wai
- Irene Wan as Kin
- Michael Chan Wai-Man as Tong Fai
Also Starring in Bloody Brotherhood
· 37 more- Shum Wai Hoi
- Ku Feng
- Phillip Ko Fai
- Ken Lo Wai-Kwong
- Wan Seung-Lam
- Wang Hsieh
- Dick Wei
- Lam Chi-Tai
- Hau Woon-Ling
- Hung San-Nam
- Mak Wai-Cheung
- Paco Yick Tin-Hung
- Tin Ching
- Lee Sau-Kei
- Wynn Lau Chun-Fai
- Yiu Man-Kei
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More from Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
More films directed by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei: Escape from Brothel, Angry Ranger, Widow Warriors and City Warriors.
Bloody Brotherhood Plot Summary
What happens in Bloody Brotherhood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cheung Ka-wah Andy Lau and his older brother Ka-wai David Lam Wai try to reach Hong Kong illegally with their parents aboard a refugee ship. As they near the Chinese coast, tragedy strikes: their sick mother suffocates on the deck, and a firefight erupts between the refugees and approaching coast guards, during which their father is killed. Ka-wah grabs a pistol, fights back, and leaps into the sea, managing to slip into Hong Kong and is rescued by a boat girl named Kiu Irene Wan and her grandfather, who nurture him back to health. Meanwhile Ka-wai is captured and deported to mainland China, where he’s forced to work in a mine quarry.
Full summary
The whole story of Bloody Brotherhood, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bloody Brotherhood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the younger brother Cheung Ka‑wah?
Bloody Brotherhood Also Known As
Also known as “Tong gen sheng”.
- Also known as
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- Tong gen sheng
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Bloody Brotherhood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bloody Brotherhood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bloody Brotherhood?
Bloody Brotherhood runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Bloody Brotherhood released?
Bloody Brotherhood was released on January 7, 1989.
Who directed Bloody Brotherhood?
Bloody Brotherhood was directed by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei.
More films by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei Who is in the cast of Bloody Brotherhood?
Bloody Brotherhood stars Andy Lau as Cheung Ka-Wah, David Lam Wai as Cheung Ka Wai and Irene Wan as Kin, among 41 credited actors.
Does Bloody Brotherhood have a post-credit scene?
No. Bloody Brotherhood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bloody Brotherhood in?
The original language of Bloody Brotherhood is Cantonese.
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