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Gong Tau is a film of genre Horror directed by Herman Yau with Mark Cheng
Gong Tau (2007)
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Add to a movie listGong Tau: An Oriental Black Magic (Cantonese: 降头 Gong Tau) is a 2007 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau.
Synopsis
CID detective Rockman was sent to Thailand to investigate a case involving the Hong Kong and Thai underground syndicate. During his visit, he meets a sexy table dancer called Elli, and they had a brief but hot, steamy affair. Unexpectedly, Rockman is ordered to return to Hong Kong. Before leaving, he promised Elli he would return, but he never does. Heart broken, Elli felt she was deceived. Rockman never expect his affair would bring the worst luck for him and his family.Actors
Mark Cheng
(Officer Rockman Cheung)
Maggie Shiu
Lam Suet
(Officer 'Brother' Sum)
Hui Shiu-hung
(Wah)
Kenny Wong
(Lam Chiu)
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