The Private Eyes(1976)
半斤八兩
Asia's top international comedy star creates the world's funniest private-eye.
The Private Eyes Synopsis
The kingpin of the Manix Private Detective Agency and his fellow detective solve cases together.
The Private Eyes (1976) is a comedy and thriller film directed by Michael Hui, released on December 16, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Michael Hui, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying and Angie Chiu Nga-Chi. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Hui
- Writers:
- Michael Hui
- Producers:
- Raymond Chow, John Woo
- Cinematographer:
- Cheung Yiu-Cho
- Composer:
- Sam Hui
- Production:
- Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Golden Harvest Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Private Eyes (1976) Trailer
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The Private Eyes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Hui
as Wong Yuk-see
Sam Hui
as Lee Kwok-kit
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
as Pighead
Angie Chiu Nga-Chi
as Jacky
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
as Police Sergeant
- Lo Wai-Chi
Lo Wai-Chi
as Mrs. Chow
Shih Kien
as Head of Gang of Robbers
Chu Mu
as Mr. Chu
Lily Leung Shun-Yin
as Mrs. Chu
- Lai Siu-Fong
Lai Siu-Fong
as Mrs. Mok
Ko Hung
as Biu
- Hsiao Yin-Fang
Hsiao Yin-Fang
as Manager Chan
Key crew
Directed by Michael Hui, written by Michael Hui, produced by Raymond Chow and John Woo.
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The Private Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Private Eyes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Private Eyes online?
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The Private Eyes (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Private Eyes?
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The main cast of The Private Eyes (1976) includes Michael Hui, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Angie Chiu Nga-Chi and Richard Ng Yiu-Hon. The film was directed by Michael Hui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Private Eyes released?
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The Private Eyes was released on December 16, 1976 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Private Eyes worth watching?
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The Private Eyes (1976) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Private Eyes?
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Yes. The official The Private Eyes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.