The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai (1994): Cast & Plot
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai is a 1994 action thriller directed by Joe Chu and Steven Lo, starring Simon Yam as Chan Yiu-Hing, Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming and Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Regal Films Company Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai About?
The premise of The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being finally beaten down by a gangster, parking attendant Chan Yiu‑Hing launches a security firm, quickly rising to become a respected underworld figure. Yet when his girlfriend urges him to settle down, Chan confronts the reality that his criminal past can’t be escaped.
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- gangster
- business
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai Cast & Characters
Simon Yam leads the cast as Chan Yiu-Hing, with Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming as Hung and Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Chung. Directed by Joe Chu and Steven Lo; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Simon Yam as Chan Yiu-Hing - Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming as Hung
- Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Chung
- Sean Lau as Dee
Also Starring in The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai
· 16 more- Ben Lam Kwok-Bun Lam Kwok-Yeung
- Marianne Chan Mil
- Charine Chan Ka-Ling Fanny
- Ku Feng
- Lo Lieh
- Johnny Cheung Wa
- Jack Wong Wai-Leung
- William Ho Uncle Bill
- Jameson Lam Wa-Fan
- Gary Mak Wing-Lun
- Chan Tat-Kwong
- Jacky Cheung Chun-Hung
- Benny Lai Keung-Kuen
- Yvonne Yung Kitty
- Victor Hon Kwan
- Nelson Cheung Hok-Yun
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai Plot Summary
What happens in The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chan Yiu-Hing is a skilled driver who works as a car jockey, moving fast with a tight-knit crew—Hung, Chung, and Dee—as they navigate Wan Chai’s streets with bold confidence and sharp reflexes.
Dee, a compulsive gambler, runs up a massive debt to Lam Kwok-Yeung, a feared triad leader, and ends up badly beaten. To repay the debt, Hing and his friends stage a risky theft: they steal Lam’s car, sparking a fierce rivalry that shadows their every move and tests their loyalty.
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The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai Also Known As
Also known as “醉生梦死之湾仔之虎”.
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- 醉生梦死之湾仔之虎
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The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai?
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai released?
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai was released on August 19, 1994.
Who directed The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai?
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai was directed by Joe Chu and Steven Lo.
More films by Joe Chu Who is in the cast of The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai?
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai stars Simon Yam as Chan Yiu-Hing, Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming as Hung and Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Chung, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai in?
The original language of The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai is Cantonese.
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