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During the chaotic Warlord Era, an eccentric soldier has a sudden stroke of luck and is promoted seven ranks to Marshal. He, along with his three silly friends, do all sorts of bizarre things. Meanwhile, externally, three wild warlords are eyeing him like a tiger. Internally, he doesn't know whether any of his three wives are spies. Ultimately, a battle for hegemony unfolds, with shells flying and dilemmas between friends.
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin Tony Hung Sisley Choi Raymond Cho Wing-Lim Tsui Wing Zoie Tam Vivien Yeo Max Cheung Ku Ming-Wah Choi Kwok-Hing Andy Shiu Cheuk-Yiu Pang Wai-On Frankie Choi Celine Ma Tai-Lo Joseph Yeung Marine Lee Yee-Man Cecilia So Yan-Chee Chan Dik-Hak Eddie Li Kong Tai Wai To Tony Yee Chi-Yuen Gary Chan Ga-Fai Chan Wing-Chun
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