Return of the Con Men
扭計三星
Synopsis
Cheng Meng-chi (Liang Tian), celebrated for his cunning, embarks on a clever scheme to outwit his mischievous neighbour, Wu Tien-chuang (Wang Sha). Cheng’s ingenious trickery leads Wu and his mistress to believe that he possesses the extraordinary ability to turn chicken droppings into gold, resulting in comical confrontations and a string of stolen chickens. The narrative takes an entertaining twist as Cheng’s relationship with Crazy Ching (Chang Ying), the partner-in-crime of a gullible gold shop owner, transforms from playful neighbourly antics into an intense battle of wits, with Cheng consistently staying one step ahead of his adversary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fung Wong
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On
- Original Title
- 扭計三星
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fung Wong
Szeto On
Department Leadership Roster
Szeto On
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Fung Wong
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Con Men
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What is Return of the Con Men about?
Cheng Meng-chi (Liang Tian), celebrated for his cunning, embarks on a clever scheme to outwit his mischievous neighbour, Wu Tien-chuang (Wang Sha). Cheng’s ingenious trickery leads Wu and his mistress to believe that he possesses the extraordinary ability to turn chicken droppings into gold, resulting in comical confrontations and a string of stolen chickens. The narrative takes an entertaining twist as Cheng’s relationship with Crazy Ching (Chang Ying), the partner-in-crime of a gullible gold shop owner, transforms from playful neighbourly antics into an intense battle of wits, with Cheng consistently staying one step ahead of his adversary.
Who directed Return of the Con Men?
Return of the Con Men was directed by Fung Wong.
Who stars in Return of the Con Men?
The principal cast of Return of the Con Men includes Leung Tin, Wang Sha, Cheung Ying, Susan Shaw Yam-Yam, Ai Tong-Kua.
When was Return of the Con Men released and how long is it?
Return of the Con Men was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.