Those Were the Days(1997)
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Those Were the Days Synopsis
A famous Hong Kong director is sent back in time to 1967 as penance for his new-wave snobbery. There he must help the four stars achieve legendary status - and only after he makes a movie that someone likes can he return to the present.
Those Were the Days (1997) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Dick Cho, released on August 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Dayo Wong Tsz-wah, Natalis Chan Pak-cheung, Francis Ng Chun-yu and Gallen Law Ka-leung. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Cho
- Writers:
- Wong Jing
- Producers:
- Natalis Chan Pak-cheung
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Miu Kin-Fai
- Composer:
- Lincoln Lo
- Production:
- The Young Filmmakers Ltd., Brilliant Idea Group
- Status:
- Released
Those Were the Days Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dayo Wong Tsz-wah
as Wong Ching-Wai
Natalis Chan Pak-cheung
as Ngau Tat-Wah
Francis Ng Chun-yu
as Patrick Tse Yuen
Gallen Law Ka-leung
as Li Kei
Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
as Ching Po-Chu
Shu Qi
as Siu Fong Fong
Joyce Chan Yin-hang
as Ka-Yin
Monica Chan Fat-yung
as Chau
Lee Kin-yan
as Fatty
Chor Yuen
as Cho Wood Yau
Law Kar-ying
as Uncle Kin
Lawrence Cheng Tan-shui
as Ko
Key crew
Directed by Dick Cho, written by Wong Jing, produced by Natalis Chan Pak-cheung.
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Those Were the Days Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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Those Were the Days – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Those Were the Days?
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The main cast of Those Were the Days (1997) includes Dayo Wong Tsz-wah, Natalis Chan Pak-cheung, Francis Ng Chun-yu, Gallen Law Ka-leung and Maggie Cheung Ho-yee. The film was directed by Dick Cho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Those Were the Days released?
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Those Were the Days was released on August 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Those Were the Days worth watching?
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Those Were the Days (1997) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.