''The Magnificent Scoundrels'' (情聖) is a 1991 Hong Kong
comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending ( black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Lee Lik-chi
Lee Lik-chi (李力持) (born 10 May 1961) is a Hong Kong-based actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with Stephen Chow before disassociating each other due to frequent clashes.
He is also an active contribu ...
and starring
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-chi (, born 22 June 1962), known professionally as Stephen Chow, is a Hong Kong filmmaker, former actor and comedian, known for ''Shaolin Soccer'' and ''Kung Fu Hustle''.
Early life and education
Stephen Chow was born in British ...
,
Teresa Mo
Teresa Mo Shun-kwan (born 5 November 1960) is a Hong Kong actress.
Background
She started her career at RTV in the 1977, and joined TVB in 1981. She became famous for being cast in ''The Justice of Life'' (他來自江湖), which was based on ...
, Tien Niu,
Amy Yip
Amy Yip (born 10 July 1966) is an actress who was one of the leading sex symbols of Hong Kong Cinema in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Yip is best known for her roles in Hong Kong Category III films such as '' Sex and Zen'' and '' Erotic Ghost ...
,
Wu Ma
Fung Wang-yuen (22 September 1942 – 4 February 2014), better known by his stage name Wu Ma, was a Hong Kong actor, director, producer and writer. Wu Ma made his screen debut in 1963, and with over 240 appearances to his name (plus 49 directoria ...
,
Roy Cheung,
Yuen Wah
Yuen Wah (born Yung Kai-chi; 2 September 1952) is a Hong Kong action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series.
Early life
Born Yung Kai-chi on 2 September 19 ...
and
Mimi Chu
Mimi Chu (), born Choo Yit Mei () is a Malaysian-born Hong Kong actress and singer. She lived in Singapore before moving to Hong Kong. She has appeared at many events. As an actress, she is a recognised face in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia hav ...
, with special appearances by
Karl Maka
Karl Maka (born 29 February 1944) is a Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative ...
and
Sandra Ng
Sandra Ng Kwan-yue (born 2 August 1965) is a Hong Kong actress, film director and producer.
Life and career
The daughter of the actor Kenneth Ng Kam Tsun, Ng was born in Hong Kong, where she attended St. Stephen's Girls' College. Encouraged by he ...
.
Plot
Romeo (
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-chi (, born 22 June 1962), known professionally as Stephen Chow, is a Hong Kong filmmaker, former actor and comedian, known for ''Shaolin Soccer'' and ''Kung Fu Hustle''.
Early life and education
Stephen Chow was born in British ...
) is a mediocre con artist who crosses paths with Betsy Kwan (
Teresa Mo
Teresa Mo Shun-kwan (born 5 November 1960) is a Hong Kong actress.
Background
She started her career at RTV in the 1977, and joined TVB in 1981. She became famous for being cast in ''The Justice of Life'' (他來自江湖), which was based on ...
), a fellow con artist. Together they impersonate various people and create numerous schemes to make money. Meanwhile, gangsters are making a scheme of their own.
Cast and roles
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Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-chi (, born 22 June 1962), known professionally as Stephen Chow, is a Hong Kong filmmaker, former actor and comedian, known for ''Shaolin Soccer'' and ''Kung Fu Hustle''.
Early life and education
Stephen Chow was born in British ...
as Romeo / Ching Sing
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Teresa Mo
Teresa Mo Shun-kwan (born 5 November 1960) is a Hong Kong actress.
Background
She started her career at RTV in the 1977, and joined TVB in 1981. She became famous for being cast in ''The Justice of Life'' (他來自江湖), which was based on ...
as Betsy Kwan
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Tien Niu
Tien Niu (; born 23 January 1958) is a Taiwanese actresses.
Tien's birth name is Chu Kai-li. She won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress at the 15th Golden Horse Awards in 1978, and was shortlisted for the same prize during the 19th ...
as Ping
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Amy Yip
Amy Yip (born 10 July 1966) is an actress who was one of the leading sex symbols of Hong Kong Cinema in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Yip is best known for her roles in Hong Kong Category III films such as '' Sex and Zen'' and '' Erotic Ghost ...
as Apple / Bor-bor
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Wu Ma
Fung Wang-yuen (22 September 1942 – 4 February 2014), better known by his stage name Wu Ma, was a Hong Kong actor, director, producer and writer. Wu Ma made his screen debut in 1963, and with over 240 appearances to his name (plus 49 directoria ...
as Fatt
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Roy Cheung as Brother Tai-te
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Yuen Wah
Yuen Wah (born Yung Kai-chi; 2 September 1952) is a Hong Kong action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series.
Early life
Born Yung Kai-chi on 2 September 19 ...
as Brother Wah
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Mimi Chu
Mimi Chu (), born Choo Yit Mei () is a Malaysian-born Hong Kong actress and singer. She lived in Singapore before moving to Hong Kong. She has appeared at many events. As an actress, she is a recognised face in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia hav ...
as Black magic master
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Karl Maka
Karl Maka (born 29 February 1944) is a Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative ...
as Master (special appearance)
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Sandra Ng
Sandra Ng Kwan-yue (born 2 August 1965) is a Hong Kong actress, film director and producer.
Life and career
The daughter of the actor Kenneth Ng Kam Tsun, Ng was born in Hong Kong, where she attended St. Stephen's Girls' College. Encouraged by he ...
as Jenny Chen (special appearance)
* Gabriel Wong as Driver in car crash
* Kwai Chung as Arm-wrestler
* Chan Yuet-yue as One of Master's wives
External links
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'' The Magnificent Scoundrels''at
Hong Kong Cinemagic
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1991 films
1991 comedy films
Hong Kong slapstick comedy films
1990s Cantonese-language films
Films set in Hong Kong
Films shot in Hong Kong
Films directed by Lee Lik-chi
1990s Hong Kong films
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