Working Class
打工皇帝
Synopsis
Buddies Yam, Sunny and Ah Hing have all been dismissed. creating havoc in their jobs. The trio is employed by a noodle factory, which has a very poor labour relationship. The superiors are always harassing their subordinates, so the workers take an united front to oppose their superiors.
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Working Class / 打工皇帝’ (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-06
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Sam Hui
Yam
Teddy Robin
Hing
Tsui Hark
Sunny
Joey Wong
Amy
Anglie Leung Wan-Yui
Jane
Joh Yin-Ling
Billie
Kwan Hoi-San
Uncle Ha
Nam Hung
Maria
Shum Wai
Factory Manager Wu
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Factory Foreman Yue
Bau Hon-Lam
Amy's Father
Lee Yin-Ping
Diva Ping
David Wu
Factory Supervisor
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Kickboxer's Trainer
James Lai Wing-Keung
Health Inspector Lai
Wellington Fung
Soccer Player
Bolo Yeung
Giant Kickboxer
O Sing-Pui
Buddy of Hing and Sunny
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Screenplay & Story
- Chan Gam-Kuen
- Original Score
- Teddy Robin
- Original Title
- 打工皇帝
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop, Cinema City Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsui Hark
Chan Gam-Kuen, Richard Lam Chan-Keung
Teddy Robin
Henry Chan
David Wu
Department Leadership Roster
Tsui Hark
Director
Henry Chan
Director of Photography
David Wu
Editor
Chan Gam-Kuen
Screenplay
Mau Sau-Nung
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working Class
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Working Class about?
Buddies Yam, Sunny and Ah Hing have all been dismissed. creating havoc in their jobs. The trio is employed by a noodle factory, which has a very poor labour relationship. The superiors are always harassing their subordinates, so the workers take an united front to oppose their superiors.
Who directed Working Class?
Working Class was directed by Tsui Hark.
Who stars in Working Class?
The principal cast of Working Class includes Sam Hui, Teddy Robin, Tsui Hark, Joey Wong, Anglie Leung Wan-Yui.
When was Working Class released and how long is it?
Working Class was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Working Class?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Working Class was composed by Teddy Robin.