The Tricky Master
Seen it?1999 | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Dick Tracy, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Undercover cop Leung Foon is having trouble taking down the illegal trading operation headed by crime boss Ferrari. So to accomplish his mission, he asks for help from the renowned Master Wong, an expert in gambling tricks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wong Jing
- Nick Cheung Ka-faiLeung Foon
- Stephen ChowMaster Wong
- Sandra Ng Kwan-yuWasabi
- Suki Kwan Sau-meiPizza
- Wong JingFerrari
- Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiFirst Love
- Bobby Yip Kin-sangBrother Five
- Ken Lo Wai-kwongLon
- Lee Siu-keiPrison Guard
- Frankie Ng Chi-hungPrison Guard