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From the Queen to the Chief Executive (2001)

Movie ★ 7.2 102 min

Drama Crime

In 1985, Cheung Yau-ming was one of five miscreants involved in the brutal murder of a white couple. As he was still a juvenile, the court ordered him to be "detained at Her Majesty's pleasure," a clause in British law allowing the government to imprison young offenders for an indefinite period. The film picks up in 1997, with Yau-ming (now 28) being paid a visit by a girl named Cheung Yue-ling. With only six months to go before the Handover, Yau-ming and 22 other prisoners hope to have their sentences determined soon, fearing what might happen should the decision about what to do with them become the province of incoming Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa.

Herman Yau Director Yeung Yee-Shan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 10, 2001
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0276971
Language

Cast

Stephen Tang Shu-Wing Councillor Leung Chung Ken Jing Ai Jing Ai Cheung Yue Ling David Lee Wai-Sheung David Lee Wai-Sheung Cheung Yau Ming Herman Yau Herman Yau Guitar player Tony Chow Kwok-Chung Tony Chow Kwok-Chung Legislative Council Chairman Eddie Chan Shu-Chi Eddie Chan Shu-Chi Councillor Yeung Kin-Chung Leung Siu Chung Ursula Wong Yue-Si Ursula Wong Yue-Si Leung Sau Yee Tong Ka-Fai Tong Ka-Fai 1985's news presenter Winnie Leung Man-Yee Winnie Leung Man-Yee Reporter Tong Wai-Hung 1985 convict Johnnie Guy John's Father Andrew Chen Wei-Wen Cheung Yau Ming (teenage) Mercy Wong Wai Chi Chan Wai Chun Cara Chu Chi-Yin Cheung Yue Ling (teenager) Cynthia Ho Cynthia Ho News reporter in 1997

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Frequently asked questions

What is From the Queen to the Chief Executive about?
In 1985, Cheung Yau-ming was one of five miscreants involved in the brutal murder of a white couple. As he was still a juvenile, the court ordered him to be "detained at Her Majesty's pleasure," a clause in British law allowing the government to imprison young offenders for an indefinite period. The film picks up in 1997, with Yau-ming (now 28) being paid a visit by a girl named Cheung Yue-ling. With only six months to go before the Handover, Yau-ming and 22 other prisoners hope to have their sentences determined soon, fearing what might happen should the decision about what to do with them become the province of incoming Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa.
Who directed From the Queen to the Chief Executive?
From the Queen to the Chief Executive was directed by Herman Yau.
Who stars in From the Queen to the Chief Executive?
From the Queen to the Chief Executive stars Stephen Tang Shu-Wing, Jing Ai, David Lee Wai-Sheung, Herman Yau.
When was From the Queen to the Chief Executive released?
From the Queen to the Chief Executive is a 2001 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch From the Queen to the Chief Executive?
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