97 Aces Go Places

97 Aces Go Places

1997 · 92 min · ★ 4.5 · Action, Comedy

Eternal 25 year-old Alan Tam is a wimpy triad boss who must avenge his dad because he had a heart attack after losing at cards to a pretty cat burglar. For help, he enlists Drunk Shooter, HK’s ace gunman, who’s also an incredible souse. Problem: Christy ripped off wacky triad boss Francis Ng, so he wants her, too. Even worse, Alan just doesn't want to kill Christy because she’s too damn beautiful. Hijinks ensue.

Directed by Chin Ka-Lok · Written by Raymond Wong

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