
King of Comedy(1999)
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.


The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title.

Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow

Karen Mok Man-Wai
Twin Dagger Turkey

Nancy Sit Ka-Yin
Nancy Sit / Princess of Taste

Richard Ng Man-Tat
Benbry's Uncle

Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
Bull Tong

Law Kar-Ying
MC at Cooking Competition

Tats Lau Yee-Tat
Wet Dreams

Lee Siu-Kay
Goosehead

Stephen Au Kam-Tong
MC for Stephen

Liz Kong Hei-Man
Reporter
The God of Cookery is a comedy, drama, fantasy film released in 1996. Directed by Lee Lik-Chi, it stars Stephen Chow, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Nancy Sit Ka-Yin. The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title.
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