King of Comedy(1999)
喜劇之王
King of Comedy Synopsis
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.
King of Comedy (1999) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Stephen Chow, released on February 8, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok Man-Wai and Richard Ng Man-Tat. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 215 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Chow
- Writers:
- Tsang Kan-Cheong, Stephen Chow, Erica Li
- Cinematographer:
- Horace Wong Wing-Hang
- Composer:
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Production:
- Star Overseas
- Revenue:
- $3,850,000
- Status:
- Released
King of Comedy (1999) Trailer
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King of Comedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Chow
as Wan Tin Sau
Cecilia Cheung
as Lau Piu Piu
Karen Mok Man-Wai
as Sister Cuckoo
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as Mao
Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin
as Hung
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
as Hung's Man
Lee Siu-Kay
as Brother Kei
Cheng Man-Fai
as Hung's Man
Steven Fung Min-Hang
as Pui's First Boyfriend
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
as Ben
Bobby Yip Kin-Sang
as Pierre
Johnson Lee Sze-Chit
as Movie Director
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Chow, written by Tsang Kan-Cheong, Stephen Chow and Erica Li.
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King of Comedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 215 ratings.
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King of Comedy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in King of Comedy?
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The main cast of King of Comedy (1999) includes Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat and Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin. The film was directed by Stephen Chow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of Comedy released?
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King of Comedy was released on February 8, 1999 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is King of Comedy worth watching?
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King of Comedy (1999) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 215 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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