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Crime drama

The First Error Step (1979): Cast

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The First Error Step is a 1979 crime drama directed by Ulysses Tsai Yang-Ming, starring Ma Sha as Ma Sha, Li Min-Lang and Loretta Yang Hui-shan. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The First Error Step (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First Error Step About?

The premise of The First Error Step without spoilers.

Orphaned as a child, Ma Sha works as a lookout in a red‑light district. After a customer dies and he is convicted of manslaughter, he escapes jail but is recaptured and sent to a colony on Orchid Island. There, his former classmate, now a prison officer, guides him toward redemption. Ma records his experiences and publishes his memoir.

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Cast & crew

The First Error Step Cast & Characters

Ma Sha leads the cast as Ma Sha, with Li Min-Lang as Black Dog and Loretta Yang Hui-shan as Su Chu. Directed by Ulysses Tsai Yang-Ming; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ulysses Tsai Yang-Ming

More films directed by Ulysses Tsai Yang-Ming: The Country of Beauties / Island Warriors, Shaolin Drunken Monk, Woman Revenger and The Greatest Plot.

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Details

The First Error Step Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Never Too Late to Repent” and “Cuo wu de di yi bu”.

Also known as
  • Never Too Late to Repent
  • Cuo wu de di yi bu

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The First Error Step FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The First Error Step, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The First Error Step?

The First Error Step runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The First Error Step released?

The First Error Step was released on July 4, 1979.

Who directed The First Error Step?

The First Error Step was directed by Ulysses Tsai Yang-Ming.

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Who is in the cast of The First Error Step?

The First Error Step stars Ma Sha as Ma Sha, Li Min-Lang as Black Dog and Loretta Yang Hui-shan as Su Chu, among 8 credited actors.

Does The First Error Step have a post-credit scene?

No. The First Error Step has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The First Error Step in?

The original language of The First Error Step is Chinese.

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