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Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

“It started as a joyride; the terror never ended...”

★ 7.2(47)19801h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Tsui Hark
Release date: 1980-12-04
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Fotocine Film Production Limited

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind — trailer

About Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind is a 1980 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Tsui Hark, starring Lo Lieh, Lin Chen-Chi and Paul Che Biu-Law. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three lazybones friends manufacture a firebomb and place it in a cinema. Pearl, a sadistic young girl, has observed the scene, follows the bombers and starts to manipulate them. The four criminals plan more and more daring acts.

Cast

Lo Lieh

Officer Tan

Lin Chen-Chi

Wan-Shu

Paul Che Biu-Law

Ah Kao

Albert Au Shui-Keung

Paul

Lung Tin-Sang

Loong

Ray Lui

Officer Lu

Leong Po-Chih

Interpol Officer

Ronny Yu

Interpol Officer

John Shum Kin-Fun

Interpol Officer

Tsui Hark

Interpol Officer

Alex Cheung Kwok-Ming

Interpol Officer

Terry Tong Gei-Ming

Interpol Officer

Themes & keywords

anarchistanti-socialhong kongrebellious youthbombingterrorist bombing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind in Canada?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind on Netflix?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind stars Lo Lieh, Lin Chen-Chi, Paul Che Biu-Law, Albert Au Shui-Keung and Lung Tin-Sang.

When did Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind come out?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind is a 1980 movie directed by Tsui Hark.

What genre is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind is Crime, Thriller and Action film.

Who directed Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?+

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind was directed by Tsui Hark.