''The Inspector Wears Skirts'' (, released in the United States as ''Top Squad'' and in the Philippines as ''Lady Enforcer'') is a 1988

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produced by

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, directed by Wellson Chin and starring

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and

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. In common with many other

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s ''The Inspector Wears Skirts'' moves from genre to genre.

Synopsis

The film revolves around a crack squad of female police officers who have to deal with harassment and a lack of respect from their male colleagues, personal issues as well as some serious criminals.

Cast

as Madam Wu *

as Madam Law *

as May * Regina Kent as Aileen (credited as Jade Kan) *

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as Jean *

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as Man *

Billy Lau Billy Lau Nam Kwong (born 3 April 1954) is a Hong Kong film actor, director and writer. He is best known for playing the Police Captain in '' Mr. Vampire'' (1985) and went on to be cast in similar roles. He has appeared in many comedy and horr ...

as Nam *

Sandra Ng Sandra Ng Kwan-yue (born 2 August 1965) is a Hong Kong actress, film director and producer. Life and career The daughter of the actor Kenneth Ng Kam Tsun, Ng was born in Hong Kong, where she attended St. Stephen's Girls' College. Encouraged by h ...

as Amy * Ann Bridgewater as Karen *

Stanley Fung Stanley Fung Shui-fan (born June 1, 1945) is a Hong Kong actor and film director known for playing comedic roles. He was one of the Lucky Stars. Career In 1967, Fung became an actor in Hong Kong films. Fung first appeared in To Rose with ...

as Chief Kan * Michael Chow as Peter *

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as Commissioner Tung *

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as Caucasian Jewel Thief *

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as Member of Tiger Squad *

Ken Lo Ken Lo (Kenneth Houi Kang Low) (born 19 March 1957) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stuntman. He is known for his martial arts and stunt work as a former member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, most notably for his antagonistic role as Jo ...

as Member of Tiger Squad *

Shing Fui-On Shing Fui-On (成奎安; 1 February 1955 – 27 August 2009) was a Hong Kong actor, best known for his supporting roles in Hong Kong cinema. He had only one leading role in his entire career. Biography Shing Fui-On was the fourth of five s ...

as Jewel Thief *

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as Robber *

Ricky Hui Ricky Hui Kwun-ying (3 August 1946 – 8 November 2011) was a Hong Kong actor and singer. He along with his brothers, Michael and Sam, made several comedy blockbusters in the 1970s and 1980s. Biography Ricky Hui Kun-ying was born 3 August ...

as Canteen Chef

Release

''The Inspector Wears Skirts'' was released in Hong Kong in 1988. In the Philippines, the film was released by First Films as ''Lady Enforcer'' on August 11, 1988.

Sequels

The film was followed by three sequels: *''The Inspector Wears Skirts 2'' (1989) *''The Inspector Wears Skirts 3'' (1990) *''The Inspector Wears Skirts 4'' (1992)

References

External links

*
''The Inspector Wears Skirts''
at Hong Kong Movie Database

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