The Monk and the Mafia

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The Monk and the Mafia

"Being a monk has it's hazard."

2011

1h 31m

4.4(4 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Overview

A businessman charters a flight to Tibet to pick up a monk. On the way back, the plane is hijacked, and the monk ends up in a war zone where he has to convince the bandits to change their evil ways.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Pongsak Pongsuwan

Monk Teng

Choosak Iamsuk

Boss Nong

Amena Pinit

Prae

Somlek Sakdikul

Bandit Leader

Somchai Kemklad

Ray

Nattawut Palapinyo

Doctor

Akom Preedakul

Arab Leader

Boriboon Junreurng

Bomb Sellers

Bunyawan Pongsuwan

Daimai

Siwadon Chantanasewi

Lawyer

Creative team

Directed by: Pongsak Pongsuwan
Smith Timsawat
Written by: Pongsak Pongsuwan
Saritrong Yongstar
Produced by: Panich Sodsee

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