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The Detective

The Detective

Ho Pui-lan was the secretary of the writer Wu Him, but she died suddenly at home. Ho's mother commissioned private detective Chan Kin-chau to investigate and found out that Pui-lan and Him were having an extra-marital affair, and also discovered that the contents of Him's fiction were similar to the contents of Pui-lan's suicide note. When Kin-chau finds out that the contents of Him's fiction are similar to the contents of Pui-lan's suicide note, he and Pei Lan's sister Yuk-lan reenact the murder case, and Him is stimulated and hallucinated to reveal the truth of the murder...

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 神探智破艷屍案
  • Genres: Mystery
  • Release Date: 1966-05-04
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: San Aau (Xinyi) Movie-Making Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2568
  • Languages: Cantonese

Cast & Crew

Patrick Tse Yin

Patrick Tse Yin

as Chan Kin-chau

Chow Chung

Chow Chung

as Ng Ying-lin

Chan Tsai-Chung

Chan Tsai-Chung

as Ho Yuk-lan

Wong Wai

Wong Wai

as Police Sergeant/ Cheung Yu-shing

Sek Kin

Sek Kin

as Wu Him

Helena Law Lan

Helena Law Lan

as Mrs Wu

Seung-Goon Yuk

Seung-Goon Yuk

as Ho Pui-lan

Aai Dung-Gwa

Aai Dung-Gwa

as Chan Kin-chau's assistant/ Fuk the Shortie

Ma Siu-Ying

Ma Siu-Ying

as Ho Pui-lan and Yuk-lan's mother

Chu Siu-Boh

Chu Siu-Boh

as

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Keywords

detectivehallucinationmurderlove affaircrime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Detective?

The Detective is a Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1966-05-04.

Who are the main actors in The Detective?

The main cast includes Patrick Tse Yin, Chow Chung, Chan Tsai-Chung, Wong Wai, Sek Kin, .

Where can I watch The Detective online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Detective is available.

Is The Detective based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Detective?

The Detective has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Detective?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Detective?

The soundtrack was composed by San Aau (Xinyi) Movie-Making Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Detective filmed?

The Detective was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Detective?

The total runtime of The Detective is 101 minutes.

Is The Detective suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Detective?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Detective.

Does The Detective have a post-credit scene?

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