The Sting (1992): Cast
The Sting is a 1992 crime comedy directed by Nico Wong Man-Wan, starring Andy Lau as Simon Tam, Shing Fui-On and Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Nico Wong Man-Wan
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Wong's Film Co
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sting About?
The premise of The Sting without spoilers.
Simon Tam, known as “The Sting,” has mastered a traditional Chinese skill taught by his mentor. To ward off misfortune he refrains from taking any work for five years, but he is hired to protect accountant Law. When Law is found dead, his $300 million inheritance draws a smuggling syndicate’s interest. The missing fortune sparks a high‑stakes chase that pulls Simon into its centre.
The Sting Themes & Keywords
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The Sting Cast & Characters
Andy Lau leads the cast as Simon Tam, with Shing Fui-On and Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Yvonne. Directed by Nico Wong Man-Wan; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nico Wong Man-Wan
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Andy Lau as Simon Tam - Shing Fui-On
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Yvonne
- Simon Lui Yu-Yeung as Joe
Also Starring in The Sting
· 13 moreThe Sting Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Xia sheng” and “侠圣谭西敏”.
- Also known as
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- Xia sheng
- 侠圣谭西敏
- 侠圣
- Thánh Hiệp
- ลูบคมขบวนโหด
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The Sting FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Sting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sting?
The Sting runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Sting released?
The Sting was released on November 19, 1992.
Who directed The Sting?
The Sting was directed by Nico Wong Man-Wan.
Who is in the cast of The Sting?
The Sting stars Andy Lau as Simon Tam, Shing Fui-On and Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Yvonne, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Sting have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sting has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Sting in?
The original language of The Sting is Cantonese.
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