A journey through time, featuring an all-star cast.

The Thief of Time

6.8 (5 votes)• 1992• 88m•Released

Comedy Fantasy TV Movie

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A dimwitted thief, mistakes for a spy, in order to free himself he holds the honest driver, as a hostage. They end up in a tunnel and traveled back in time. Throughout their travels, they meet figures in the martial arts world including the "God of Sabre" and "Sword Saint."

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Languages: Cantonese

Director: Lee Lik-Chi

Starring Cast: Andy Lau, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Damian Lau Chung-Yan

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