

King of Comedy
1999-02-08 · 89 min · ★ 7.4
Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community center.
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Production details
- Directors
- Lee Lik-chi, Stephen Chow
- Production companies
- Star Overseas
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,850,000
Top Cast
Stephen ChowWan Tin Sau
Cecilia CheungLau Piu Piu
Karen Mok Man-waiSister Cuckoo
Richard Ng Man-tatMao
Jazz Lam Tsz-sinHung
Tenky Tin Kai-manHung's Man
Lee Siu-keiBrother Kei
Cheng Man-FaiHung's Man
Steven Fung Min-HangPui's First Boyfriend
Ben Yuen Foo-wahBen
Bobby Yip Kin-sangPierre
Johnson Lee Sze-ChitMovie Director
Joe Cheng ChoInformer
Dai LungMaster Lung
Hau Woon-LingHung's grandmother
Terence Tsui Chi-Hung
Jackie ChanStunt Double on Set (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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