Play Catch (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1983, Play Catch is a comedy and crime film directed by Lau Kar-Wing, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Billionaire Law and his accomplices are conspiring the murder of a judge. The conspiracy is overheard by a inspector from ICAC who records the meeting on a cassette tape. Billionaire Law is determined to pin him down. Before he dies, he hides the tape in a reporter Mel's car. A young man, Law Kim Long, smuggles into Hong Kong to look for his father. The Snake-head is mistaken him to be Billionaire Law's son, so he makes him groomed.
Who’s in it. Play Catch stars Alan Tam, Bolo Yeung, Shing Fui-On and Olivia Cheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Play Catch sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play Catch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play Catch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Catch (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play Catch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Play Catch worth watching?
- Play Catch holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Play Catch?
- Play Catch stars Alan Tam, Bolo Yeung, Shing Fui-On, Olivia Cheng and Raymond Wong.
- When was Play Catch released?
- Play Catch was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.