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co-written and directed by Philip Chan, and also co-written, produced by and starring

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Overview

The film Inspector Chocolate is also known as Chocolate Inspector. The film's original title is Shen tan zhu gu li (Mr. Boo: Inspector Chocolate). The film's Chinese title is ''神探朱古力''. In Japan, the film is known as Mr. Boo 8: Inspector Chocolate.

Plot

Although Chu Koo-lik (Chocolate) (

) believes himself to have outstanding abilities, he has only reached the rank of Inspector despite working many years in the police force. Along with his cowardly assistant, Egg Tart (

), Chocolate is often occupied with nothing at the police station. One day, Chocolate's superior, Captain Wu (

), arranges his newcomer daughter, Kiu-kiu (

) to work under Chocolate. However, Kiu-kiu and Chocolate dislike each other. Because Captain Wu deeply loves his daughter, he assigns simple cases to Chocolate, increasing Chocolate's dislike for Kiu-kiu. Chocolate later receives a missing person case. Although he initially was uninterested, as the investigation goes on, the case suddenly took a dramatic turn, and full of mystery surrounds. Chocolate is determined to solve this case, with Kiu-kiu and Egg Tart under his wing.

Cast

as Inspector Chu Koo-lik (Chocolate) *

as Kiu-kiu *

as Egg Tart *

as Mrs. Lam Mei-mei *

as Captain K.W. Wu *Agnes Cheung as Inspector Apple Man * Michael Chan as Imposter of kidnapper *Lo Chun-man as Mrs. Lam's elder son *Lo Chun-kit as Mrs. Lam's missing son * Sandra Lang as Ms. Aberdeen "crazy woman" *Tai Po as Jesus *Dennis Chan as TV producer *

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as Child smuggler *Mai Kei as Child smuggler driving 18wheel *Fung Hak-on as Chen Long * Michael Chow as Inspector Leung *Tin Ching as Cafe manager *Cheng Mang-ha as Toilet attendant *

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as Woman in toilet (cameo) *Chow Mei-fung as Shopper at department shop *Shrila Chun as Councillor Hui *

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as Mrs. Lam's mother *K.K. Wong as School principal *Yat-poon Chai as Police sergeant at parade *Eddie Chan as Policeman *Fei Pak as Policeman *Wong Chi-wing as Policeman * Simon Cheung as Policeman * Alric Ma as Policeman * Lam Shung-ching as Policeman * Sally Kwok * Lam Chi-tai

Reception

Critical

Andrew Saroch of
Far East Films
' rated the film a score of 4 out of 5 stars, praising Philip Chan's director and the performances of the main cast, especially

, noting how "it is always a joy to watch how Michael bumbles his way through while his face betrays little emotion."
Hong Kong Digital
' gave the film a core of 7/10 and praises the film's script, its humor and Hui's comedic timing.

Box office

The film grossed HK$22,485,500 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 19 December 1986 to 8 January 1987.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Inspector Chocolate at hkmdb.com
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Inspector Chocolate at hkcinemagic.com
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Chocolate Inspector at tcm.com

Chocolate Inspector at fareastfilms.com
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