The Sparring Partner poster

The Sparring Partner( 2022)

TV-MACrimeDrama
71%
User
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Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.

Overview

Adapted from a sensational real-life case in 2013, the intricate story begins when a young man partners with his friend to murder and dismember his parents. Pleading not guilty, the defense attorneys soon turn on each other, as the defendants play the devil and idiot game. Meanwhile, heated debates emerge inside the jury room, where nine jurors grapple with the truth.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Yeung Wai-Lun

      Henry Cheung

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      Mak Pui-Tung

      Angus Tong

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      Louisa So Yuk-Wah

      Carrie Yau

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      Jan Lam Hoi-Fung

      Wilson Ng

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      Michael Chow Man-Kin

      Allen Chu

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      Gloria Yip Wan-Yee

      Yip Wai Ping

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      Chung Suet-Ying

      Cheng Ka Man

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      Harriet Yeung

      Tong Man Shan

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      Chu Pak-Him

      Cheung Hin Jo

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      Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong

      Superintendent Kam

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      Rachel Leung

      Ho Man Yee

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      Ursula Wong Yue-Si

      Liu Mei Fan

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      Xenia Chong

      Shiu Pui King

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      David Siu

      Cheung Chiu

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      Larine Tang Yue-Ping

      Witness, Mika

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      Lam Sen

      Ko Si Kwan

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      Yau Man-Shing

      Lee Kin Shing

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      Jimmy Wong Wa-Wo

      Ho Fu

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      Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

      Judge

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      Patra Au Ga-Man

      Little O's mom

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      Amen Au Cheuk-Man

      Mak Siu Hung

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      Nicky Wong Yung-Tai

      Little O

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      Ho Kai-Nam

      Dr. Chan Kam Hung

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      Singh Hartihan Bitto

      New rentee of Tong's flat

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      Lawrence Lau Sek-Yin

      Mr Siu

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      James Au

      Cheung Kuen Kwai

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      Chan Gam-Fung

      Shiu Suet Yee

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      Myth Or

      Reporter Kate

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      Crystal Lui Kwok-Wai

      Reporter Amanda

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      Wong Hin-chung

      Au Yeung Shan

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      Choi Tsz-Ching

      Chan Yuk Yu

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      Brenda Chan Kwai-Fan

      Suen Yim Or

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      Kiki Cheung Hoi-Kei

      Koo Ka Yan

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      Albert Cheung Miu-Hau

      Dr. Chung Ka Long

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      Ricky Chow Hau-Yan

      Dr. Lui Hok Fung

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      Hui So-Ying

      Dr. Siu Man Man

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      Edmond Wong

      Dr. Cheung Kin Hung

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      Hui See-Wai

      Forensic

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      Mouse FX

      Witness, Chan Chor Shan

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      Leung Kwan-Leun

      Witness, Li Chiu

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      Ronny Yuen

      Witness, Cheng Wing Hong

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      Wong Kwok-Keung

      Witness, Lee Siu Lung

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      Juliana Wong Pui-Chun

      Judicial Clerk

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      Leung Chi Kwong

      Judicial Clerk

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      Franchesca Wong Yuen Wah

      Court Usher

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      Lai Chai-ming

      Solicitor

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      Jasmine Leung Kin-Yi

      Assistant of Carrie Yau

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      Chung Pak-Ho

      Assistant of Wilson Ng

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      Wing Mo

      TV Presenter

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      Friendo Ng

      Production Assistant

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      Ho Yuk-Fai

      Cameraman

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      Joe Hu

      Interviewee

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      Wong Wing-Man

      Action House Secretary

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      Yip Wai-ping

      Forensic Officer

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      Thomas Leung Wing-ho

      Forensic Officer

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      Natalie K.

      Leni Riefenstahl

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      Zoe Wong

      Reporter

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      Leo Lo Hoi-Ying

      Reporter

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      Carmen Hau

      Reporter

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      Vivian Leung Chi-Ching

      Reporter

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      Tam Leung-Ying

      Reporter

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      Jessica Likens

      Reporter

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      Leung Lai-Sun

      HKCSD staff

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      Ho Wai-Ming

      HKCSD staff

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      Lui Wing-Chuen

      HKCSD staff

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      Emil Chan Cheuk-Wah

      Plainclothes Police

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      Lam Chun-Kit

      Plainclothes Police

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      Mok Wai-Fung

      Plainclothes Police

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      Vincent Tam Yu-Hong

      Plainclothes Police

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      Courtney Wu

      Disabled

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      Poon Hoi-Ching

      Cashier of home store

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      Yau Ng-Chu

      Tong's mother

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      Ranson Ma

      Register

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      Angelica Grace Intan

      Tong's ex-wife

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      Andrew Kwok Hon-Chu

      Concentration camp captive

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      Singh Hamihanata

      New rentee of Tong's flat

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Nov 21 2022
    Based on a rather shocking true story from Hong Kong, this is quite an intriguing depiction of the arrest and trial of Henry Chung (Yeung Wai Lun) for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his parents. He is pretty up-front about his guilt and the trial seems a bit of a fait-accompli. The gist of the film, though, centres on the involvement of his accomplice Angus Tong (Man Pui-tung). Now here is a character that has the IQ of a teabag, is overweight and generally comes across as infantile and incapable of taking responsibility for himself. Was he involved at all, and if so - in what capacity?...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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