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A depressed, obese woman tries to lose weight in order to win back her ex-boyfriend with the help of a fellow Hong Konger whom she met in Japan.
King of Comedy
19997.41h 29m
Overview
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.
Directed by Stephen Chow
Written by Tsang Kan-Cheong, Stephen Chow, Erica Li
Box Office0Revenue: $3.9M
Top Cast
Stephen Chow
Wan Tin Sau
Cecilia Cheung
Lau Piu Piu
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Sister Cuckoo
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Mao
Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin
Hung
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Hung's Man
Lee Siu-Kay
Brother Kei
Jackie Chan
Stunt Double on Set (uncredited)
Cheng Man-Fai
Hung's Man
Steven Fung Min-Hang
Pui's First Boyfriend
Themes & Keywords
雷雨
About King of Comedy
King of Comedy is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1999 exploring themes of 雷雨. Directed by Stephen Chow, it stars Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok Man-Wai. 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.
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