The Story of Woo Viet(1981)
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The Story of Woo Viet Synopsis
Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.
The Story of Woo Viet (1981) is a crime and drama film directed by Ann Hui, released on April 23, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Chow Yun-Fat, Cora Miao, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung and Lo Lieh. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Ann Hui
- Writers:
- Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
- Producers:
- Teddy Robin
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Wong Chung-Piu
- Composer:
- Violet Lam
- Production:
- Pearl City Films
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Woo Viet (1981) Trailer
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The Story of Woo Viet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chow Yun-Fat
as Woo Viet
Cora Miao
as Lee Lap Quan
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
as Shum Ching
Lo Lieh
as Ah Sahm
Gam Biu
as Mr. Chung
Homer Cheung
as Vietcong Special Agent
Tong Kam-Tong
as Snakehead
Lam Ying-Fat
as Young Vietnamese Refugee
- Chan To-Kit
Chan To-Kit
as Elderly Vietnamese Refugee
- Chung Cheun-Ying
Chung Cheun-Ying
as Japanese Language Teacher
- Fung Yun-Chuen
Fung Yun-Chuen
as Human Trafficker
- Dave Brodett
Dave Brodett
as Migual
Key crew
Directed by Ann Hui, written by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, produced by Teddy Robin.
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The Story of Woo Viet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Story of Woo Viet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Story of Woo Viet?
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The main cast of The Story of Woo Viet (1981) includes Chow Yun-Fat, Cora Miao, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Lo Lieh and Gam Biu. The film was directed by Ann Hui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Woo Viet released?
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The Story of Woo Viet was released on April 23, 1981 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Story of Woo Viet worth watching?
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The Story of Woo Viet (1981) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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