You Shoot, I Shoot (2001 Film)

You Shoot, I Shoot (Chinese: 買兇拍人; Yale: Maai hung paak yan) is a 2001 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Pang Ho-Cheung. Pang co-wrote the screenplay alongside Vincent Kok. Released on August 16, 2001, the film has a runtime of 94 minutes and features dialogue primarily in Cantonese, along with minor use of Japanese and French.

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Plot

Bart, portrayed by Eric Kot, is a struggling professional hitman who encounters difficulty securing work. When a client requests video documentation of a contract killing, Bart realizes he cannot effectively manage a firearm and a camera simultaneously. He subsequently partners with Chuen, a wannabe filmmaker played by Cheung Tat-Ming. Chuen films the assassinations, incorporating editing, special effects, and musical scores to deliver polished videos to their clients. The unique business model yields commercial success, leading to rapid expansion.

Cast

Eric Kot as Bart
Cheung Tat-Ming as Chuen
Lam Suet as Fei Si
Vincent Kok as X-rated VCD shop owner
Pang Ho-Cheung as Director