Expect the Unexpected (1998): Cast
Expect the Unexpected is a 1998 crime thriller directed by Patrick Yau Tat-Chi, starring Lam Suet as Robber, Simon Yam and Johnnie To. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Patrick Yau Tat-Chi
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Milkyway Image
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Expect the Unexpected About?
The premise of Expect the Unexpected without spoilers.
When a group of amateur hold‑up artists attempts a jewelry store raid, the operation spirals into a violent shoot‑out. Captain Ching King Gen leads the elite Organized Crime Bureau, ready to intervene at a moment’s notice. The unit confronts the chaos on Hong Kong’s streets, relying on teamwork, courage and skill to restore order and survive.
Expect the Unexpected Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- male police officer
- female police officer
- female police officer killed
- heroic bloodshed
- undercover police
- robbery gone awry
- rape
- police station
- police raid
- police raid gone wrong
- police officer
- police officer shot
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- police officer killed
- police interrogation
- jewelry store robbery
- hostage
- hospital
- hong kong
- escape from custody
- carjacking
- taxi
- shootout
- restaurant
- police
- nudity
- jewelry store
- elevator
- bulletproof vest
- armored truck
- armed robbery
- surprise ending
- police officer shot in the stomach
- police officer shot in the neck
- police officer shot in the chest
- police officer shot in the back
Expect the Unexpected Cast & Characters
Lam Suet leads the cast as Robber, with Simon Yam as Ken and Johnnie To. Directed by Patrick Yau Tat-Chi; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patrick Yau Tat-Chi
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Lam Suet as Robber -
Simon Yam as Ken -
Johnnie To - Benz Hui Siu-Hung as Ben
Also Starring in Expect the Unexpected
· 21 more- Sean Lau Sam
- Yuen Bun Policeman
- Paco Yick Tin-Hung Gangster
- Cheung Wing-Cheung Gangster
- Fei Pak Policeman
- Raymond Ho-Yin Wong Jimmy
- Joe Cheng Cho Gangster
- Sam Kin-Sang Policeman
- Chiu Chi-Shing Mandy's Co-worker
- Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling Macy
- Law Wing-Cheong
- Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai Mandy
- Lu Ching-Ting
- Wong Chi-Wing Policeman
- Chit-Man Chan Gangster Leader
- Sin Yan-Kau Doctor Fung
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- Keiji Sato Robber
- Bak Ka-Sin Mandy's Co-worker
- Chow Au-Ming Guard
- Shin Kam-Ching Officer Chan
- Ricky Lam
More from Patrick Yau Tat-Chi
More films directed by Patrick Yau Tat-Chi: Ghost Net and The Odd One Dies.
Expect the Unexpected Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Expect the Unexpected.
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Expect the Unexpected FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Expect the Unexpected, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Expect the Unexpected?
Expect the Unexpected runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Expect the Unexpected released?
Expect the Unexpected was released on May 28, 1998.
Who directed Expect the Unexpected?
Expect the Unexpected was directed by Patrick Yau Tat-Chi.
More films by Patrick Yau Tat-Chi Who is in the cast of Expect the Unexpected?
Expect the Unexpected stars Lam Suet as Robber, Simon Yam as Ken and Johnnie To, among 25 credited actors.
Does Expect the Unexpected have a post-credit scene?
No. Expect the Unexpected has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Expect the Unexpected in?
The original language of Expect the Unexpected is Cantonese.
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