King of Comedy
Originally released in 1999. King of Comedy is a comedy/drama film. directed by Stephen Chow. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, and Karen Mok Man-Wai
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (199 votes)
Box Office
$3.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Directors
Top 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
Jackie Chan
as Stunt Double on Set (uncredited)
Cheng Man-Fai
as Hung's Man
Steven Fung Min-Hang
as Pui's First Boyfriend
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Revenue
- $3,850,000
Production Companies
- Star Overseas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King of Comedy about?
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 commun...
Who directed King of Comedy?
King of Comedy was directed by Stephen Chow.
How long is King of Comedy?
King of Comedy has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was King of Comedy released?
King of Comedy was released on February 8, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King of Comedy?
The main cast of King of Comedy includes Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin.
Is King of Comedy worth watching?
King of Comedy has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 199 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.