King of Beggars

1992 1h 36m CN

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 160

ActionComedyDrama

Synopsis

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The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stephen Chow
So Chan Ha Yee Chan
Sharla Cheung Man
Yushang
Richard Ng Man-Tat
General Su of Guangzhou
Vindy Chan Wai-Yee
Tracy
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Chiu
David Lam Wai
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Wong Chung
Uncle Mok
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung
Secretary of Justice

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gordon Chan
Writers: Gordon Chan, John Chan Kin-Chung, Albert Mak Kai-Kwong
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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

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2 / 5

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gordon Chan, shot by David Chung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 5

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 5

CAST

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Stephen Chow and Sharla Cheung Man and Richard Ng Man-Tat carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0100963 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gordon Chan directs. David Chung behind the camera. Joseph Koo scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

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Things worth knowing

134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Gordon Chan, shot by David Chung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joseph Koo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Stephen Chow and Sharla Cheung Man and Richard Ng Man-Tat carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0100963 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.