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And Now You're Dead is a Hongkongais film of genre Thriller directed by Corey Yuen with Shannon Lee
And Now You're Dead (1998)
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Add to a movie listEnter the Eagles (also known in the United States as And Now You're Dead) is a 1998 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Corey Yuen, and starring Michael Wong, Anita Yuen, Jordan Chan, Shannon Lee, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and Jordan Andrew Perry.
Like Shannon Lee's late brother Brandon Lee's 1986 film Legacy of Rage, this was Shannon Lee's first and only film produced in Hong Kong and co-stars Michael Wong, who played Michael Wan in Legacy of Rage.
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Professional thief Martin is assigned to steal the largest diamond in the Czech Repbulic, the Czar's Prism for $3M. Needing extra help, Martin brings in his former partner Mandy, an excellent sharpshooter with lethal martial arts skills. Together with two young pickpockets, the group sets out in an adventure of espionage, double crossing, and explosive action.Actors
Shannon Lee
(Mandy)
Michael Wong
(Marty)
Anita Yuen
(Lucy)
Jordan Chan
J.J. Perry
(Ben)
Mike Ian Lambert
(Mob Fighter)
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