Knockabout 1979
7.2 / 10
Knockabout
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
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All 3 Videos & 11 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Yipao
... Blinking Beggar
... Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao
... Dai Pao
... Captain
... Painter
Release Date:
Apr 12, 1979 (Hong Kong)
Run Time:
1hr 45`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Production Countries:
Hong Kong
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
Knockabout - Knockabout
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Yipao
... Blinking Beggar
... Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao
... Dai Pao
... Captain
... Painter
... Tiger
... Banker Wei's Father
... Casino Fighter (cameo)
... Matchmaker / Queer Fighter
... Banker Wei
... Casino Thug
... Boss at Casino Den
... Vegetable Hawker / Big Eyes
... Waiter
... Waiter / Boatman
... Dealer at Casino
... Gets Beaten Up in Casino
... Gets Beaten Up in Casino
... Teahouse Boss
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Knockabout - Knockabout
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