The Dead and the Deadly
Originally released in 1982. The Dead and the Deadly is a comedy/horror film. directed by Wu Ma.
Starring Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Ma, and Lam Ching-Ying
Synopsis
Wah Li, known as Fat Boy to his friends, lives with his great-uncle the priest (Uncle). Together with his oddball friends Lai Li and Momo, Wah Li helps Uncle to run the local funeral services. When the body Ma Lun Chio is brought back to the village by a new wife and her "brother", Wai Li is suspicious. He sets out to find out how his friend died, but things are not what they seem.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
as Chu Wang-Lee / Fat Boy / Oaf
Wu Ma
as Ma Lun-Cheung (Ma Lucho)
Lam Ching-Ying
as Uncle Ko
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
as Siu Yuen
Hui Leung-Mei
as Lee Yuet Ying
Chin Yuet-Sang
as Chin Ba-Tat
To Siu-Ming
as Scholar Yeung
Chang Ching-Po
as Mayor
Hui Ying-Ying
as Lady Choi
Paul Chung Fat
as Taoist Priest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Bo Ho Films
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dead and the Deadly about?
Wah Li, known as Fat Boy to his friends, lives with his great-uncle the priest (Uncle). Together with his oddball friends Lai Li and Momo, Wah Li helps Uncle to run the local funeral services. When...
Who directed The Dead and the Deadly?
The Dead and the Deadly was directed by Wu Ma.
How long is The Dead and the Deadly?
The Dead and the Deadly has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Dead and the Deadly released?
The Dead and the Deadly was released on December 22, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dead and the Deadly?
The main cast of The Dead and the Deadly includes Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Ma, Lam Ching-Ying, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Hui Leung-Mei.