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King of Comedy(Movie, 1999)

Original title: "喜劇之王" (Chinese (Cantonese)/CN)
1h 29min | Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
King of ComedyRating: 3.6/5 (with 6262 votes)
King of Comedy (Chinese: 喜劇之王) is a 1999 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-chi and Stephen Chow. The New King of Comedy, a remake set in mainland China, was released in 2019. Unlike Chow's typical mo lei tau films, King of Comedy verges on comedy-drama, describing the trials and tribulation an aspiring actor experiences on his way to stardom. Some commentators say the story is based on Chow's early career, as he started off as a temporary actor, before becoming a successful and popular comedy actor over the course of a decade. The film features a short cameo by Jackie Chan, who also got his start as an extra. ()
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About King of Comedy

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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Ŗ?剧之王 - King of Comedy 1999 Trailer(Trailer, 2:33)

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Additional Information

Production country: Hong Kong
Plays in: Hong Kong
Made by: Star Overseas
Original language: Chinese (Cantonese) (CN)
Spoken languages: Chinese (Cantonese) (CN)
Translated into 9 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), French (FR), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Russian (RU), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date US: 02/08/1999
Screenwriter: Stephen Chow, Erica Li, Kan-Cheung Tsang, Cheng Man-Fai, Steven Fung Min-Hang
Film Editor: Yau Chi-Wai, Hai Kit-Wai
Director of Photography: Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Composer: Raymond Wong
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Hei Kek Ji Wong"
"The King of Comedy"
"Action Theater"
"喜劇王"
Keywords: 雷雨, 喜剧
Revenue: 2,984 USD

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