The House of 72 Tenants(1973)
七十二家房客
The House of 72 Tenants Synopsis
Set during a period of depression, the film chronicles the daily lives of a single urban building split up into several separate units, and the actual people that dwell within.
The House of 72 Tenants (1973) is a comedy film directed by Chor Yuen, released on September 21, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Tin Ching, Ching Li and Hu Chin. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Chor Yuen
- Writers:
- Chor Yuen
- Producers:
- Andrew Eu, Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Wong Chit
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- TVB, Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The House of 72 Tenants (1973) Trailer
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The House of 72 Tenants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Fat Chai
Tin Ching
as Chow Bing-ken
Ching Li
as Ah Heung
Hu Chin
as Landlady Pak Ku
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha
as Shanghai Po
Chor Yuen
as Thief in the market
Hoh Sau-San
as Ah Fook
Lau Yat-Fan
as Police Constable 369
Ku Feng
as Brother Fung
Cheng Kang-Yeh
as Shanghai man
Lee Sau-Kei
as Wo Kee
Ching Miao
as Doctor Kim
Key crew
Directed by Chor Yuen, written by Chor Yuen, produced by Andrew Eu and Run Run Shaw.
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The House of 72 Tenants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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The House of 72 Tenants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House of 72 Tenants online?
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The House of 72 Tenants (1973) is available to stream on Catchplay, and to rent or buy from Catchplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The House of 72 Tenants?
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The main cast of The House of 72 Tenants (1973) includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Tin Ching, Ching Li, Hu Chin and Lydia Shum Tin-Ha. The film was directed by Chor Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House of 72 Tenants released?
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The House of 72 Tenants was released on September 21, 1973 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The House of 72 Tenants worth watching?
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The House of 72 Tenants (1973) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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