Plain Jane to the Rescue
Originally released in 1982. Plain Jane to the Rescue is a comedy film. directed by John Woo. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, and Woo Fung
Synopsis
Jane, with plain looks but a heart of gold, is always in between jobs. Once she gets a job, her knack for creating awkward situations immediately loses it for her. Ricky is her suitor, but he gets nowhere as the girl has no time for love. So Ricky goes along with her in job hunting. Somehow, Jane lands on a job as governess. Not to a child, but to an uncouth very old, very rich man who still wants to lead the life of his poor, uncivilized youth. His son is now running the old man's millions. He wants to bring up the father the civilized way. And he wants to take over the whole city through take-over deals. He is ruthless and has thrown thousands into the streets.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Josephine Siao Fong-Fong
as Jenny Lam Ah Chun
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
as Tsang Fei Fang
Woo Fung
as Lawyer
Lau Hak-Suen
as Zanda Factory Manager
David Wu
as Movie Director
Kan Yee-Ching
as Tang Yan Fat
Mark Cheung Lui
as Fire
Michael Lee Ming-Yeung
as Mr Sha's Father
Yuen Ling-To
as Mr Sha's Assistant
Chow Gat
as Jenny's Father
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Hi-Pitch Co. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plain Jane to the Rescue about?
Jane, with plain looks but a heart of gold, is always in between jobs. Once she gets a job, her knack for creating awkward situations immediately loses it for her. Ricky is her suitor, but he gets ...
Who directed Plain Jane to the Rescue?
Plain Jane to the Rescue was directed by John Woo.
How long is Plain Jane to the Rescue?
Plain Jane to the Rescue has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Plain Jane to the Rescue released?
Plain Jane to the Rescue was released on October 21, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Plain Jane to the Rescue?
The main cast of Plain Jane to the Rescue includes Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Woo Fung, Lau Hak-Suen, David Wu.