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Encounters of the Spooky Kind
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Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980-12-24 · 104 min · ★ 6.8

Action · Comedy · Fantasy · Horror

"Big Guts" Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear, is put to the test after being tricked into spending the night in a temple full of spirits, zombies, and vampires.

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Directors
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
Production companies
Bo Ho Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 731,753

Top Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boBold Cheung
Paul Chung FatPaul Chung FatPriest Tsui
Wu MaWu MaAh Chiu
Lam Ching-yingLam Ching-yingThe Inspector
Peter Chan LungPeter Chan LungPriest Chin Hoi
To Siu-ningTo Siu-ningAh Dooh / Ah To / Cocky
Huang HaHuang HaMaster Tam
Leung Suet-MeiLeung Suet-MeiCheung's Wife
Tai BoTai BoAdviser Lau
Chang Ching-PoChang Ching-PoUncle Fok
Yuen MiuYuen MiuAh Mu / Prison Guard
Ho Pak-KwongHo Pak-KwongPeeping Tom
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManPeeping Tom
Wellson Chin Sing-WaiWellson Chin Sing-WaiPoliceman
Ka LeeKa LeePoliceman
Ng Min-KanNg Min-KanPoliceman
Chow Gam-KongChow Gam-KongPoliceman
Pan Yung-ShengPan Yung-ShengPrison Guard
Siu Tak-FooSiu Tak-FooPrison Guard / Man at Inn
Benz Kong To-hoiPrison Guard

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