The Royal Scoundrel(1991)
沙灘仔與周師奶
Can the Beach Boy get it together?
The Royal Scoundrel Synopsis
Beach Boy is a maverick cop whose unorthodox and incompetent ways are frowned upon by his uptight superiors. His inept partner Mr. Chow isn't much help, and is more concerned with taking care of his many, many children. On a routine stakeout, Beach Boy and Mr. Chow rescue a lovely Mainland girl named Ah Yuk, who was previously abused by her criminal uncle.
The Royal Scoundrel (1991) is a comedy and crime film directed by Johnnie To, released on January 10, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien, Richard Ng Man-Tat and Waise Lee Chi-Hung. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Johnnie To
- Writers:
- Tsang Kan-Cheong
- Cinematographer:
- Horace Wong Wing-Hang
- Composer:
- William Wu Wai-Lap
- Production:
- Paka Hill Productions, Cinema City Company Limited
- Status:
- Released
The Royal Scoundrel (1991) Trailer
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The Royal Scoundrel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Beach Boy
Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien
as Yuk
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as Chow
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
as Lee Nam
Wong Yat-Fei
as Rusty
Wong Tin-Lam
as Inspector Fatso
Alan Chui Chung-San
as Lo To Keung
Lam Chung
as Yuk's Stepfather
San Sin
as Gangster
Shing Gwan-On
as Gangster Boss
Johnnie To
as Taxi Driver
Cheng Ka-Sang
Key crew
Directed by Johnnie To, written by Tsang Kan-Cheong.
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The Royal Scoundrel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Royal Scoundrel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Royal Scoundrel online?
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The Royal Scoundrel (1991) is available to stream on wavve and Watcha, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Royal Scoundrel?
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The main cast of The Royal Scoundrel (1991) includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Waise Lee Chi-Hung and Wong Yat-Fei. The film was directed by Johnnie To. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Royal Scoundrel released?
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The Royal Scoundrel was released on January 10, 1991 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Royal Scoundrel worth watching?
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The Royal Scoundrel (1991) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Royal Scoundrel?
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