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Mission Thunderbolt (1983): Cast

Mission Thunderbolt (1983) movie poster

Mission Thunderbolt is a 1983 action thriller directed by Godfrey Ho, starring Phillip Ko Fai as White Tycoon, Michael Chan Wai-Man and Chen Kuan-Tai. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Mission Thunderbolt (1983) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Godfrey Ho
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mission Thunderbolt About?

The premise of Mission Thunderbolt without spoilers.

An early Hong Kong action thrill‑ride steeped in intrigue and deception, it follows the enigmatic White Tycoon, a crime boss who hires three elite assassins to eliminate rival factions—the Scorpions and the Serpents—igniting a violent power struggle across the city.

Mission Thunderbolt Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • edited from movie
  • criminal
  • handcuffs
  • gambling
  • murder
  • motorcycle
  • interpol
  • police
  • strangulation
  • knife
  • throat slit
  • hong kong
+5 more
  • nightclub
  • snake
  • assassin
  • martial arts
  • female gangleader
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Cast & crew

Mission Thunderbolt Cast & Characters

Phillip Ko Fai leads the cast as White Tycoon, with Michael Chan Wai-Man as Hercules (archive footage) and Chen Kuan-Tai. Directed by Godfrey Ho; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Mission Thunderbolt

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From the director

More from Godfrey Ho

More films directed by Godfrey Ho: Manhattan Chase, Men Behind the Sun 3: A Narrow Escape, Deadly Target and Undefeatable.

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Mission Thunderbolt Also Known As

Also known as “雷霆出击”.

Also known as
  • 雷霆出击

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FAQ

Mission Thunderbolt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mission Thunderbolt, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mission Thunderbolt?

Mission Thunderbolt runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Mission Thunderbolt released?

Mission Thunderbolt was released in 1983.

Who directed Mission Thunderbolt?

Mission Thunderbolt was directed by Godfrey Ho.

More films by Godfrey Ho

Who is in the cast of Mission Thunderbolt?

Mission Thunderbolt stars Phillip Ko Fai as White Tycoon, Michael Chan Wai-Man as Hercules (archive footage) and Chen Kuan-Tai, among 15 credited actors.

Does Mission Thunderbolt have a post-credit scene?

No. Mission Thunderbolt has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mission Thunderbolt in?

The original language of Mission Thunderbolt is Cantonese.

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