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Man Wanted
Undercover cop Lok Hwa takes two years to become the trusted lieutenant of rising Hong Kong drug lord, Feng. The night of the big bust, Feng's flaming car crashes spectacularly into the sea; Feng is presumed dead. Hwa returns to the force and to June, his patient girl friend. Also, to save Feng's lover Yung from a life of crime, Hwa gives her his pager number and promises to be there for her. A year later, Feng reappears, asking Hwa's aid with one last task before he returns to the mainland forever. Feeling sentimental, Hwa agrees to help and finds himself set up to take the fall in a drug war. June is in danger, too, and death awaits as Yung realizes it's Hwa she loves.
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Plot Summary
A young lawyer is murdered, and the prime suspect is his estranged father, a respected judge. The daughter of the victim's slain business partner, who is also a lawyer, takes on the case to prove the father's innocence. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit, corporate espionage, and hidden motives that point to a conspiracy far more complex than initially believed.
Critical Reception
Man Wanted (1995) was a made-for-television film that received a mixed reception. While some critics noted its engaging plot and competent performances, others found it predictable and somewhat formulaic within the thriller genre. The film aimed for suspense and intrigue but often struggled to break new ground.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful elements and twists.
Criticized for relying on familiar thriller tropes.
Generally seen as a decent, if unremarkable, TV movie.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Man Wanted' are scarce due to its status as a made-for-television film. What little feedback is available suggests viewers found it to be an average thriller that offered some entertainment but lacked significant originality.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Judge's Daughter' before its release as 'Man Wanted'.
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