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The God of Cookery

Original title: Sik san
  • 19961996
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
8.9K
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Sik san (1996)
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
8.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Stephen Chow
    • Lik-Chi Lee
  • Writers
    • Stephen Chow
    • Man Sang Lo
    • Kan-Cheung Tsang
  • Stars
    • Stephen Chow
    • Karen Mok
    • Vincent Kok
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Stephen Chow
    • Lik-Chi Lee
  • Writers
    • Stephen Chow
    • Man Sang Lo
    • Kan-Cheung Tsang
  • Stars
    • Stephen Chow
    • Karen Mok
    • Vincent Kok
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    • 26User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Stephen Chow
    Stephen Chow
    • Stephen Chow, The God of Cookeryas Stephen Chow, The God of Cookery
    Karen Mok
    Karen Mok
    • Turkeyas Turkey
    Vincent Kok
    Vincent Kok
    • Bull Tongas Bull Tong
    Man-Tat Ng
    Man-Tat Ng
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Tats Lau
    Tats Lau
    • Wet Dreamas Wet Dream
    • (as Yee Tat Lau)
    Nancy Sit
    Nancy Sit
    • Competition Judge (The Princess of Taste)as Competition Judge (The Princess of Taste)
    Stephen Au
    • Emceeas Emcee
    Chi-Shing Chan
    Chi-Shing Chan
    Tung Chen
    Samantha Man-Kwan Chuk
    • TV reporteras TV reporter
    Christy Chung
    Christy Chung
    • High School Fantasy Girlas High School Fantasy Girl
    Lung Dai
    • Tai Longas Tai Long
    Clarence Hui
    Clarence Hui
    Liz Kong
    Liz Kong
    • Reporter at Competitionas Reporter at Competition
    Suet Lam
    Suet Lam
    • Pudgy Triad Memberas Pudgy Triad Member
    Kar-Ying Law
    Kar-Ying Law
    • Competition Master of Ceremoniesas Competition Master of Ceremonies
    Suet-Ling Law
    Kin-Yan Lee
    • Fan Club Memberas Fan Club Member
    • Directors
      • Stephen Chow
      • Lik-Chi Lee
    • Writers
      • Stephen Chow
      • Man Sang Lo
      • Kan-Cheung Tsang
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    Storyline

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    The God of Cookery, a brilliant chef who sits in judgement of those who would challenge his title, loses his title when a jealous chef reveals him to be a con-man and humiliates him publicly. As this new chef takes on the God of Cookery's role, the former God tries to pull himself back on top again, to challenge his rival and find once and for all who is the true God of Cookery. —Mike Myers <mmyers@ucsd.edu>
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      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
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    • Quotes

      Stephen Chow, The God of Cookery: Suck these cigarette butts and say, 'Very Delicious.'

    • Connections
      Referenced in Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002)

    User reviews26

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    Top review
    10/10
    Absolutely hysterical.
    This film is laugh-out-loud material throughout. For those familiar with Hong Kong cinema, you'll get an extra kick out of the razor-sharp spoofs of various genre by Stephen Chow, but even if this is your first-ever HK film you'll find it non-stop laughs.

    Chow plays the so-called "God of Cookery", a media hype creation who is a legend in his own mind, but not necessarily the kitchen. When he involves himself in a shady business deal, he is publicly shamed and loses all of his wealth and fame. After meeting up with the tough-as-nails Sister Turkey, a street food vendor (played to the hilt by Karen Mok), he seeks to regain his fame and fortune... but still hasn't quite learned his lesson yet - that takes a bit more plot and dozens more jokes.

    Highly recommended! I rate it a 10 out of 10.
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    • leighm
    • Aug 4, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1996 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • 食神
    • Production company
      • Star Overseas
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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