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The Sparring Partner (2022)

Movie ★ 7.1 135 min

Crime Drama

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.

Ho Cheuk-Tin Director Frankie Tam Gong-Yuen Writer Oliver Yip Writer Thomas Leung Wing-ho Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 27, 2022
Runtime
135 min
IMDb
tt21867590
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Language
Studio
, Word By Word Limited, Fiece Urchin Production Limited, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong

Cast

Yeung Wai-Lun Yeung Wai-Lun Henry Cheung Mak Pui-Tung Mak Pui-Tung Angus Tong Louisa So Yuk-Wah Louisa So Yuk-Wah Carrie Yau Jan Lam Hoi-Fung Jan Lam Hoi-Fung Wilson Ng Michael Chow Man-Kin Michael Chow Man-Kin Allen Chu Gloria Yip Wan-Yee Gloria Yip Wan-Yee Yip Wai Ping Chung Suet-Ying Chung Suet-Ying Cheng Ka Man Harriet Yeung Sze-Man Harriet Yeung Sze-Man Tong Man Shan Chu Pak-Him Chu Pak-Him Cheung Hin Jo Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong Superintendent Kam Rachel Leung Rachel Leung Ho Man Yee Ursula Wong Yue-Si Ursula Wong Yue-Si Liu Mei Fan Xenia Chong Xenia Chong Shiu Pui King David Siu Chung-Hang David Siu Chung-Hang Cheung Chiu Larine Tang Yue-Ping Larine Tang Yue-Ping Witness, Mika Jeffrey Lam Sen Jeffrey Lam Sen Ko Si Kwan Samuel Yau Man-Shing Samuel Yau Man-Shing Lee Kin Shing Jimmy Wong Jimmy Wong Ho Fu

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sparring Partner about?
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.
Who directed The Sparring Partner?
The Sparring Partner was directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin.
Who stars in The Sparring Partner?
The Sparring Partner stars Yeung Wai-Lun, Mak Pui-Tung, Louisa So Yuk-Wah, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung.
When was The Sparring Partner released?
The Sparring Partner is a 2022 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Sparring Partner?
You can watch The Sparring Partner with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.