The Tricky Master (1999): Cast & Plot
The Tricky Master is a 1999 action comedy starring Stephen Chow as Master Wong, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai and Tats Lau Yee-Tat. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- B.O.B & Partners Co. Ltd
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tricky Master About?
The premise of The Tricky Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Undercover cop Leung Foon struggles to dismantle the illegal trading ring run by the crime boss Ferrari. To boost his chances, he turns to the celebrated Master Wong, a renowned gambling‑trick expert, hoping Wong’s cunning skills will tip the balance in their favor.
The Tricky Master Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- villainess
- man wears sandals
- asian comedy
- classroom
- card trick
- high school student
- asia
- swindle
- slow motion scene
- lighting a cigarette for someone
- stabbing
- asian crime
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- hong kong comedy
- man wears an open shirt
- stabbed in the groin
- spoiled brat
- cigarette smoking
- spoiled girl
- class
- teenage girl
- 20th century
- lighting a cigarette
- criminal as protagonist
- year in title
- pretending to be a teenager
- macau
- 1990s
- hong kong crime
- swindler
- convict
- teenager
- con artist
- asking for an autograph
- student
- criminal
- number 2000 in title
- year 2000 in title
- con artist as protagonist
- transmitter
- giving an autograph
- prison guard
- prison
- applause
- man wears glasses
- lighting a cigarette for a man
- written by director
- bodyguard
- school
- jail
- giving an autograph on someone's body
The Tricky Master Cast & Characters
Stephen Chow leads the cast as Master Wong, with Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as Leung Foon and Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Leung Foon's Boss.
- Stephen Chow as Master Wong
- Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as Leung Foon
- Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Leung Foon's Boss
- Wong Jing as Ferrari
Also Starring in The Tricky Master
· 24 more- Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei First Love
- William Duen Wai-Lun Fat Pig
- Suki Kwan Sau-Mei Pizza
- Sandra Ng Kwan Yue Wasabi
- Ken Lo Wai-Kwong Lon
- Kingdom Yuen King-Tan Teacher
- Woo Fung Brother Tone
- Lee Siu-Kay Prison Guard
- Tenky Tin Kai-Man Prison Guard
- Frankie Ng Chi-Hung Prison Guard
- Law Kar-Ying Brother Sing
- Chow Gam-Kong Guard
- Lee Kin-Yan Guard
- Bobby Yip Kin-Sang Brother Five
- Lam Kwok-Kit
- Chang Gan-Wing Brother Lin
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- Aman Chang Man Long Hair
- Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon
- Lee Tat-Chiu
- Che Jan-Bong
- Bowie Lau Bo-Yin Ken
- Celia Sze Lim-Tse Rich Girl
- Nancy Lan Sai
- Chui Chan-Wa Card Dealer
The Tricky Master Plot Summary
What happens in The Tricky Master 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
Leung Foon, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, is a happy-go-lucky police detective at the Happy Valley Police Station. He works under a formidable superior nicknamed “Thousand Faced Man” and is handed a mission that promises a long-awaited promotion. After an undercover operation to protect a millionaire’s daughter nearly falls apart, Leung grows weary of this kind of work and presses for a real, big-time case—one that could change his career.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tricky Master, scene by scene
The Tricky Master Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Tricky Master.
How Well Do You Know The Tricky Master?
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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What is Leung Foon's profession?
The Tricky Master Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “천왕지왕” and “千王之王”.
- Also known as
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- 천왕지왕
- 千王之王
- Bịp Vương 2000
- 천왕지왕 2000
- 千王之王 2000
- คนเล็กตัดห้าเอ
- Bịp Vương Thượng Hải
- トリック・マスター
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Master Strikes, Master Wong vs. Master Wong and Tricky Brains.
The Tricky Master FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tricky Master, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tricky Master?
The Tricky Master runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Tricky Master released?
The Tricky Master was released on August 5, 1999.
Who is in the cast of The Tricky Master?
The Tricky Master stars Stephen Chow as Master Wong, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as Leung Foon and Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Leung Foon's Boss, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Tricky Master have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tricky Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tricky Master in?
The original language of The Tricky Master is Cantonese.
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