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The Emissary
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The Emissary

1982-12-27 · 45 min / episode · Not rated

Crime

Kong Tai-wai is an idealistic college student who decides to join the police force, and later becomes an undercover detective disguising himself as a chief assistant of a major drug trafficker.

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Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Andy LauAndy LauKong Tai-wai
Paul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiLau Chun-tong
Lau KongLau KongChik Kon
Deanie IpDeanie IpKong Ha
Barbara ChanBarbara Chan
Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-wai
Lau Siu-mingLau Siu-ming
Benz Hui Siu-hungBenz Hui Siu-hung
Susanna KwanSusanna Kwan
Joseph Lee Kwok-LunJoseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Kent Cheng Jak-siKent Cheng Jak-si
Andy Tai Chi-waiAndy Tai Chi-wai
Hung ChiuHung Chiu
Law Kwok-WaiLaw Kwok-Wai
Amy Wu Mei-YeeAmy Wu Mei-Yee
Chan On-yingChan On-ying
Tam Chuen-hingTam Chuen-hing
Tony Leung Hung-WahTony Leung Hung-Wah
Bobby TsangBobby Tsang
Pak Man-BiuPak Man-Biu

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