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Back Alley Princess
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Back Alley Princess

1973-02-17 · 122 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Action · Comedy

Polly Shang Kwan and Sam Hui are con artists who befriend a family of street venders and entertainers. The group constantly faces financial problems as they are ripped off by thugs, their rent is raised and car breaks down. Polly Kuan (who portrays a man for the entire film) lies, cheats, and steals to come up with the cash that everyone needs. Things get more serious when triad thugs kidnap the daughter of the family, and sell her to a triad boss, killing Carter Wong in the process.

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Production details

Directors
Lo Wei
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sam HuiSam HuiEmbroidered Pillow
Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-FengPolly Shang-Kuan Ling-FengHot Pepper Kid / Chilli Boy
Tony Liu Tian-jueTony Liu Tian-juePhilip Teng Hse-lien - the Solicitor
Angela Mao YingAngela Mao YingHsiao Ying
Li KunLi KunUncle Kun
Tien FengTien FengTeacher Chiang
Wang LaiWang LaiAuntie Wang
Carter Huang Chia-TaCarter Huang Chia-TaChiang's Eldest Student
Han Ying-chiehHan Ying-chiehBoss Han
Fung NgaiFung NgaiThe Killer
Huang Tsung-HsunHuang Tsung-HsunThe Killer's Partner
Wu Chia-HsiangWu Chia-HsiangWu Pun-hsien
Shing Fui-OnShing Fui-OnBoss Han's Thug
Fan Chiang
Lam Ching-yingLam Ching-yingThug
Yuen WahYuen Wah
MarsMars

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