Great Pretenders (film)

Plot

Taiwanese swindler Mr. Giant (Teddy Robin) loses in a poker match against Hong Kong swindler Wong Seung-chin (Raymond Wong) and had become sworn enemies. Meanwhile, Wong's apprentice Snake Wai (Tony Leung) meets Susan (Lok Wai), a widow whom recently returned to Hong Kong from Singapore. Planning to con a big sum of money from her, Wai sets up a plan with his acquaintances Yam Sai-sung (Simon Yam) and Yip Mei-mei (Amy Yip). However, Susan turns out to be swindler as well. Unable to salvage a fortune from Susan, Wai, Sung and Mei become indebted to her. In desperation, Wai seeks help from his mentor who have won back all the debts they owed Susan. Susan then becomes acquainted with Wong and his apprentices and they work together to swindle profiteer Lung Cho-tin (Leung Tin). They able to swindle HK$2 million form Lung very easily. Not willing to be cheated, Lung hires Mr. Giant to battle against Wong.

Cast

Theme song

Critical

Andrew Chan of the Film Critics Circle of Australia gave the film a score of 2/10 and writes "The Great Pretenders is by no means a good movie. In fact, it is terrible and hard to finish…" Hong Kong Film Net gave the film a score a 6/10 and writes "The Great Pretenders certainly isn't an example of great cinema from Hong Kong, but it is good enough to set aside ninety minutes of your life for, especially if you're a fan of the actors involved."

Box office

The film grossed HK$4,333,406 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 16 to 28 May 1991 in Hong Kong.