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Dress Off for Life

Nov 17, 1984
1h 26m
★ 0.0

Overview

Chen Yuen, a professional boxer, goes into hiding when his career takes a nose dive. His loneliness has bred impotency and, ultimately insanity. Now he stalks the city streets, attacking and slaughtering unsuspecting females.

Genres

Drama
Horror

Production Companies

H.K. Hsin Wha Motion Picture

Dress Off for Life Trailers

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Cast

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Wong Yu

Wong Yu

Michelle Yim

Michelle Yim

Lau Kong

Lau Kong

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