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On the Wrong Track (1983): Cast & Plot

On the Wrong Track (1983) movie poster

On the Wrong Track is a 1983 drama directed by Clarence Ford, starring Andy Lau as Paul, Elliot Ngok Wah and Yim Chau-Wa. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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On the Wrong Track (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Clarence Ford
Genre
Drama
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
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The story

What Is On the Wrong Track About?

The premise of On the Wrong Track without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A look at two brothers, whose reckless careers as gang members create conflict with friends, family, the police, school and their lives.

On the Wrong Track Themes & Keywords

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  • school
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Cast & crew

On the Wrong Track Cast & Characters

Andy Lau leads the cast as Paul, with Elliot Ngok Wah as Paul and De's Father and Yim Chau-Wa as De. Directed by Clarence Ford; 29 actors are credited in all.

Plot

On the Wrong Track Plot Summary

What happens in On the Wrong Track from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Paul Chan [Andy Lau] is a well-mannered 17-year-old secondary school student whose outward polish hides a willingness to bend the rules when his hot-headed younger brother, Dee Yim Chau-Wa and a circle of friends push the line, even taking part in damaging actions like blowing up a rich man’s car after an insult. Their father, Larry Elliot Ngok Wah, is a prison officer who enforces discipline with a firm hand, and his stern, protective approach forms the backbone of their tense home life.

Full summary

The whole story of On the Wrong Track, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know On the Wrong Track?

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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Details

On the Wrong Track Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “毁灭号地车” and “Wai mit hou dei che”.

Also known as
  • 毁灭号地车
  • Wai mit hou dei che
  • 유덕화의 청춘광시곡
  • บังคับข้าให้บ้าระห่ำ

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FAQ

On the Wrong Track FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of On the Wrong Track, each answered in a sentence.

How long is On the Wrong Track?

On the Wrong Track runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was On the Wrong Track released?

On the Wrong Track was released on April 15, 1983.

Who directed On the Wrong Track?

On the Wrong Track was directed by Clarence Ford.

More films by Clarence Ford

Who is in the cast of On the Wrong Track?

On the Wrong Track stars Andy Lau as Paul, Elliot Ngok Wah as Paul and De's Father and Yim Chau-Wa as De, among 29 credited actors.

Does On the Wrong Track have a post-credit scene?

No. On the Wrong Track has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is On the Wrong Track in?

The original language of On the Wrong Track is Cantonese.

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