By Hook or By Crook
Originally released in 1980. By Hook or By Crook is a action/comedy film. directed by Karl Maka.
Starring Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Ma, and Karl Maka
Synopsis
'FLOWER KID' was a 'Robin Hood' type of hero who robs the rich and gives the poor. He was adored by many people especially a kid named 'FATSO', who considered himself as 'FLOWER KID jr.' Madam Bee, a woman of guts and evil hated 'FLOWER KID' because he once refused to kill her husband. She then married a rich 'Big Shot' and used his money and power to hire a bounty hunter called 'SKINNY'. Skinny caught the imitating hero 'Fatso'. They fought, understood, became good friends and went on look for 'Flower Kid'...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
as Fatso
Wu Ma
as Flower Kid
Karl Maka
as Butcher Wing
Dean Shek Tin
as Skinny Gee
Paul Chung Fat
as Chung Fa-Pai, the Golden Killer
Tang Ching
as Millionaire Chin Pai Wen
Lam Ching-Ying
as Skinny's Hired Thug Leader
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
as Never Miss
Yolande Yau Pui-Ling
as Lady Chin
Tai San
as Lady Chin's Lover
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By Hook or By Crook about?
'FLOWER KID' was a 'Robin Hood' type of hero who robs the rich and gives the poor. He was adored by many people especially a kid named 'FATSO', who considered himself as 'FLOWER KID jr.' Madam Bee...
Who directed By Hook or By Crook?
By Hook or By Crook was directed by Karl Maka.
How long is By Hook or By Crook?
By Hook or By Crook has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was By Hook or By Crook released?
By Hook or By Crook was released on August 7, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in By Hook or By Crook?
The main cast of By Hook or By Crook includes Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Ma, Karl Maka, Dean Shek Tin, Paul Chung Fat.