Kidnap

Nov 28, 1974

2h 2m

★ 8.0

Overview

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....

Genres

Action

Thriller

Drama

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

Kidnap Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Lung Wei

Lo Lieh

Chao Hai Chuan

Fan Mei-Sheng

Chin Chueh

Hu Chin

Niu Ta Kang

Tung Lam

Chin Chueh's friend

Liu Wu-Chi

Ting Hsiao Chiang

Lam Wai-Tiu

Sung Liang Tsai

Yang Chi-Ching

Wang Hsi Jen

Ching Miao

Ex-kidnapper

Fung Ging-Man

Chief Warden

Wang Hsieh

Cop 1037

Chiang Tao

Fu Kuei Tsai

Chiang Nan

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