The Conmen in Vegas

The Conmen in Vegas

Year: 1999

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: Cantonese

ActionComedy

Three conmen are assigned to help the Chinese government capture a legendary swindler in Las Vegas and they will not be arrested in return for their aid.

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1

Ching leaves for Canada

Dragon's sister Ching departs to study in Canada, creating a gap in the family. The absence pushes Dragon and King to push into swindling schemes together. This departure marks a pivot from personal ties to a professional partnership.

2

Macau Mon defeated; duo forms

King and Dragon defeat the criminal Macau Mon, solidifying their alliance as swindlers. They recruit Luk Chard, Dragon's older cousin, to join their endeavors. The victory sets the stage for bigger heists to come.

Macau
3

Underground casino swindle and kidnapping attempt

The trio targets Big Eyed Man at his underground casino, pulling off a bold con. While they celebrate, Big Eyed Man orders hitmen to kill them and attempt to kidnap Dragon. The threat complicates their alliance and raises the stakes.

Big Eyed Man's underground casino
4

Captured by Senior Chinese Front; Las Vegas mission

King and Luk Chard are brought to the Senior Chinese Front, where a high-stakes assignment is laid out. They are tasked with catching Peter Chu, a corrupt figure who fled to the United States. Extradition is not feasible, so the Front bets on their gambling-expert skills.

Senior Chinese Front
5

Mission approved; Las Vegas target

The Front outlines Chu's past misdeeds and the political roadblocks to extradition. They offer a $120 million reward and warn that part of it will fund Dragon's rescue from Big Eyed Man. King accepts the mission and heads toward Las Vegas with Luk Chard.

Senior Chinese Front
6

Arrival in Las Vegas; Betty and Sammi join

King and Luk arrive in Las Vegas and reunite with Betty and Sammi, two alluring accomplices from Hong Kong. The quartet plans a trap at a casino to capture Chu. Tension and opportunity mix as the plan gets underway.

Las Vegas
7

The trap fails; Chu warns his men

Sammi seduces Chu to secure a capture, but Chu secretly signals his henchmen and Fei-fei waiting at the airport. The plan collapses, forcing the team to Pivot and escort Chu on a road trip to Los Angeles. The pursuit becomes a cross-country chase.

Las Vegas
8

Desert road escape; rattlesnake danger

On the road to Los Angeles, Chu tries to break free, startling the bus and forcing a trek on foot through the desert. Both Chu and Luk Chard suffer rattlesnake bites, and survival hinges on King's quick thinking. The desert ordeal tests loyalty and resolve.

Desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles
9

Handsome Wu aids with a cinematic rescue

King encounters Handsome Wu, an adult film director filming in the desert, who helps stage a rescue using cinematic effects. The ruse fools Chu and enables King to guide him toward mainland authorities. The stunt accelerates the handoff to the Senior Chinese Front.

Desert
10

Dragon rescued by the Senior Chinese Front

Meanwhile, the Senior Chinese Front rescues Dragon from Big Eyed Man and brings her back to China. The operation demonstrates the Front's reach beyond their initial territories. Dragon's safety is secured as the confrontation with Big Eyed Man ends.

China
11

FBI recovers the stolen money

Chu, under pressure, reveals the password to his safe. The FBI uses this slip to recover the stolen funds, a pivotal victory for the operation. The money's return reinforces the Front's success and King’s strategic position.

United States
12

King and Betty become lovers

After the dust settles, King and Betty become lovers, adding a romantic dimension to the caper-filled tale. Their bond strengthens the partnership forged through deceit and danger. The story closes on a note of personal reconciliation amid professional triumphs.

Las Vegas

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