Kidnap
1974 · 122 min · ★ 7.7 · Action, Thriller, Drama
Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case ,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the criminals. It's strictly focused on them, the law representatives are mostly faceless and out of the plot. Lo Lieh plays a moneyless guy working on a gas station, it's owner is a thorn in his flesh, because he completely knows the differences and painfully shows it: "I can find a new worker faster, than you can find a new job" Together with 3 friends, who are similarly struck, a plan to kidnap and blackmail this guy is made....
Directed by Cheng Kang · Written by Cheng Kang
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Lo Lieh Lung Wei -
Fan Mei-Sheng Chao Hai Chuan -
Hu Chin Chin Chueh -
Tung Lin Niu Ta Kang -
Liu Wu-Chi Chin Chueh's friend -
Lam Wai-Tiu Ting Hsiao Chiang -
Yang Chi-Ching Sung Liang Tsai -
Ching Miao Wang Hsi Jen -
Fung Ging-Man Ex-kidnapper -
Wang Hsieh Chief Warden -
Chiang Tao Cop 1037 -
Chiang Nan Fu Kuei Tsai
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