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The Mad Monk (1993)

Chai gong (original title)
| Comedy, Fantasy | 29 July 1993 (Hong Kong)
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Internationally proclaimed comic genius Stephen Chow must change the lives of radiant prostitute Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, filthy beggar Anthony Wong, and a killer in this heavenly comedy directed by masterful new wave filmmaker Johnnie To.

Directors:

Siu-Tung Ching, Johnnie To

Writer:

Sandy Shaw

Stars:

Stephen Chow, Maggie Cheung, Man-Tat Ng | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Stephen Chow ... Dragon Fighter Lo Han
Maggie Cheung ... Nine Lives Whore
Man-Tat Ng ... Tiger Fighter Han Lo
Anita Mui ... Goddess of Mercy (Guest star)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Frankie Chi-Leung Chan ... (as Chi-leung Chan)
Michael Wai-Man Chan ... Earth God (as Wai-Man Chan)
Ka-Sang Cheng ... God of the Kitchen (as Ka-sung Cheng)
Szu-Ying Chien ... (as Tsi-Ang Chin)
Hee Ching Paw
Kan-Wing Tsang Kan-Wing Tsang ... God of Fortune
Anthony Chau-Sang Wong ... Nine Lives Beggar
Yat-Fei Wong ... Unicorn
King-Tan Yuen
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Internationally proclaimed comic genius Stephen Chow must change the lives of radiant prostitute Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, filthy beggar Anthony Wong, and a killer in this heavenly comedy directed by masterful new wave filmmaker Johnnie To.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

Certificate:

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Details

Official Sites:

Wild Side [France]

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese

Release Date:

29 July 1993 (Hong Kong) See more »

Also Known As:

The Mad Monk See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cosmopolitan Film Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Charming to the last!
30 May 1999 | by aman-3 – See all my reviews

Typical fare for the most part, saved by some very funny situations and some terrific effects! The beauty contest ending is worth the wait... Is it the best one joke film ever made?
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