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The Sting (1992) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1992 · 93 mins · Cantonese
- Directed by
- Nico Wong Man-Wan
- Starring
- Andy Lau, Huang Kaisen, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung, Jacky Cheung Chun-Hung, Henry Fong Ping, Bowie Lam Bo-Yee
Simon Tam, known as “The Sting,” has mastered a traditional Chinese skill taught by his mentor. To ward off misfortune he refrains from taking any work for five years, but he is hired to protect accountant Law. When Law is found dead, his $300 million inheritance draws a smuggling syndicate’s interest. The missing fortune sparks a high‑stakes chase that pulls Simon into its centre.
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