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From the Queen to the Chief Executive (2001): Cast

From the Queen to the Chief Executive (2001) movie poster

From the Queen to the Chief Executive is a 2001 crime drama starring David Lee Wai-Sheung as Cheung Yau Ming, Ai Jing and Herman Yau. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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From the Queen to the Chief Executive (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is From the Queen to the Chief Executive About?

The premise of From the Queen to the Chief Executive without spoilers.

In 1985, juvenile Cheung Yau‑ming was one of five convicted of murdering a white couple, sentenced to detention under the British “detained at Her Majesty’s pleasure” provision. The film jumps to 1997, when 28‑year‑old Yau‑ming receives a visit from Cheung Yue‑ling. With six months before Hong Kong’s handover, he and 22 inmates await Chief Executive Tung Chee‑hwa’s decision, fearing the outcome under the regime.

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Cast & crew

From the Queen to the Chief Executive Cast & Characters

David Lee Wai-Sheung leads the cast as Cheung Yau Ming, with Ai Jing as Cheung Yue Ling and Herman Yau.

Details

From the Queen to the Chief Executive Also Known As

Also known as “等候董建华发落”.

Also known as
  • 等候董建华发落

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From the Queen to the Chief Executive FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of From the Queen to the Chief Executive, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From the Queen to the Chief Executive?

From the Queen to the Chief Executive runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was From the Queen to the Chief Executive released?

From the Queen to the Chief Executive was released on May 10, 2001.

Who is in the cast of From the Queen to the Chief Executive?

From the Queen to the Chief Executive stars David Lee Wai-Sheung as Cheung Yau Ming, Ai Jing as Cheung Yue Ling and Herman Yau, among 13 credited actors.

Does From the Queen to the Chief Executive have a post-credit scene?

No. From the Queen to the Chief Executive has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is From the Queen to the Chief Executive in?

The original language of From the Queen to the Chief Executive is Cantonese.

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