Every Man for Himself
綽頭王
Synopsis
Sha Yung (Wang Sha) and Shuang La (Lin Hui-huang), a sly duo with some kung fu skills, make their living through clever schemes. After accumulating a sum of money through less-than-honest means, they venture into the “consultancy” business, which proves to be a thriving enterprise. Their path crosses with Ah Ying (Yang Tsing-tsing), who disguises herself as a man. Upon learning that she is being pursued by her widowed stepmother, Hua (Lo Wan-yin), and Hua’s lover, who conspired to harm Ying’s father, Sha Yung and Shuang La extend their sympathy. Hua employs a professional assassin to attack Ying’s hideout . The two resourceful con-artists assist Yang to resist the assault. Eventually, they capture Hua and her partner in crime, setting the stage for a reckoning with justice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheung Sum
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On
- Original Title
- 綽頭王
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheung Sum
Szeto On
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Henry Cheung Siu-Hei
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Cheung Sum
Director
Henry Cheung Siu-Hei
Editor
Szeto On
Writer
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What is Every Man for Himself about?
Sha Yung (Wang Sha) and Shuang La (Lin Hui-huang), a sly duo with some kung fu skills, make their living through clever schemes. After accumulating a sum of money through less-than-honest means, they venture into the “consultancy” business, which proves to be a thriving enterprise. Their path crosses with Ah Ying (Yang Tsing-tsing), who disguises herself as a man. Upon learning that she is being pursued by her widowed stepmother, Hua (Lo Wan-yin), and Hua’s lover, who conspired to harm Ying’s father, Sha Yung and Shuang La extend their sympathy. Hua employs a professional assassin to attack Ying’s hideout . The two resourceful con-artists assist Yang to resist the assault. Eventually, they capture Hua and her partner in crime, setting the stage for a reckoning with justice.
Who directed Every Man for Himself?
Every Man for Himself was directed by Cheung Sum.
Who stars in Every Man for Himself?
The principal cast of Every Man for Himself includes Wang Sha, Lam Fai-Wong, Helen Poon Bing-Seung, Yang Hsiung, Lau Hok-Nin.
When was Every Man for Himself released and how long is it?
Every Man for Himself was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.