The God of Cookery

1996 1h 35m CN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 236

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Synopsis

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The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Twin Dagger Turkey
Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
Bull Tong
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Bull's Uncle
Lee Siu-Kay
Goosehead
Tats Lau Yee-Tat
Wet Dreams
Nancy Sit Ka-Yin
Nancy Sit / Princess of Taste
Law Kar-Ying
MC at Cooking Competition

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lee Lik-Chi
Writers: Tsang Kan-Cheong, Lo Man-Sang, Stephen Chow
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lee Lik-Chi, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ronald Ng. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Stephen Chow and Karen Mok Man-Wai and Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0116426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lee Lik-Chi directs. Jingle Ma Choh-Sing behind the camera. Ronald Ng scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Lee Lik-Chi, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ronald Ng. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Stephen Chow and Karen Mok Man-Wai and Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0116426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.