The Eighth (1996)

CrimeDrama

Kit, an ex-convict who defended his sister from rape, falls for Yee, a wealthy heiress. However, their love is threatened by Yee's mafia-tied family and a debt Kit's best friend owes to the same gang, forcing Kit to make a difficult choice between love, friendship, and justice.

Release Date: February 3, 1996
Runtime: 1h 29m
Rating: 6.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Joe Hau Wing-Choi

Cast: Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Catherine Hung Yan, Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Pauline Chan Bo-Lin, Karel Wong Chi-Yeung, Keith Ng Shui-Ting, Bill Lung Biu

Production: Golden Harvest Productions, Keen Pearl International Ltd.

Full Cast (16 people)

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The Eighth

The Eighth

The Eighth

89 min

Kit, an ex-convict who defended his sister from rape, falls for Yee, a wealthy heiress. However, their love is threatened by Yee's mafia-tied family and a debt Kit's best friend owes to the same gang, forcing Kit to make a difficult choice between love, friendship, and justice.

89 min

Kit, an ex-convict who defended his sister from rape, falls for Yee, a wealthy heiress. However, their love is threatened by Yee's mafia-tied family and a debt Kit's best friend owes to the same gang, forcing Kit to make a difficult choice between love, friendship, and justice.

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Original LanguageCN

Release Date2/3/1996

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Golden Harvest Productions

Keen Pearl International Ltd.

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Cast

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

as Kit

Catherine Hung Yan

as Yee

Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming

as Ming

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

as Lai

Pauline Chan Bo-Lin

as Pauline

Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

as Lam Kin Man

Keith Ng Shui-Ting

Bill Lung Biu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eighth about?▾

Kit, an ex-convict who defended his sister from rape, falls for Yee, a wealthy heiress. However, their love is threatened by Yee's mafia-tied family and a debt Kit's best friend owes to the same gang,…

How long is The Eighth?▾

1h 29m

When was The Eighth released?▾

February 3, 1996

Who directed The Eighth?▾

Joe Hau Wing-Choi

Who stars in The Eighth?▾

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Catherine Hung Yan, Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming

What genre is The Eighth?▾

Crime, Drama