The Greatest Love Affair on Earth

1964 1h 52m ZH

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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The third film of ‘The Greatest' film series plays down cultural differences for an amusing cross-dressing comedy that features another great collaboration between Leung Sing-por and Liu Enjia. This time, Leung puts on omega hair and woman's clothing, posing as a rich woman in order to help his two friends get love. Liu is equally amusing, sharing the dance floor with Leung in a hilarious dance scene. Loosely based on the British play Charley's Aunt, the film is a delightful comedy on grassroots, offering a refreshing alternative to MP & GI's usual line of comedies.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christine Pai Lu-Ming
Lee Ching-Li
Chung Ching
Lo-Pin
Kelly Lai Chen
Wu Sha-Sheng
Tin Ching
Kan Leung
Leung Sing Poh
Ah Lam
Hung Po
Liu En-Jia
Tang Teh-Jen
Chiang Nan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wong Tin-Lam
Writers: Eileen Chang
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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AWARDS

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Directed by Wong Tin-Lam, shot by Fan Jie. 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 Lau Wang-Yuen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Wang Zhao-Xi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Christine Pai Lu-Ming and Chung Ching and Kelly Lai Chen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0198806 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Wong Tin-Lam directs. Fan Jie behind the camera. Lau Wang-Yuen scores. Wang Zhao-Xi cuts. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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162 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Wong Tin-Lam, shot by Fan Jie. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Lau Wang-Yuen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Wang Zhao-Xi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Christine Pai Lu-Ming and Chung Ching and Kelly Lai Chen carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0198806 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.