Hong Kong 73
香港73
Synopsis
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.
Top Cast
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Elliot Ngok Wah
Chan Yau Fook
Ching Li
Chow Yuk Fong
Luk Chin
Chan Tat Lo
Lee Yin-Ping
Chan Tat Lo's Wife
Hoh Sau-San
Chan Chi Choy
Shum Lo
Mr Hui
Lee Pang-Fei
Mr Ma
Lee Yung-Git
Ah Kit
Ling Yun
Mr Chung
Karen Yip Leng-Chi
Mrs Chung
Pang Pang
Fatso
Ching Miao
Wong Dor Kei
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Wong Dor Kei's Wife
Rainbow Ching
Wong's Daughter
Lam Wai-Tiu
Siu Wai
Ng Wui
Mr. Chiu
Lo Lieh
Policeman at Station
Lee Sau-Kei
Uncle Wu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Title
- 香港73
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- TVB, Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen
Wong Chit
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Andrew Eu, Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Chor Yuen
Writer
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
Andrew Eu
Producer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
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Hong Kong Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hong Kong 73
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What is Hong Kong 73 about?
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.
Who directed Hong Kong 73?
Hong Kong 73 was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in Hong Kong 73?
The principal cast of Hong Kong 73 includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Ching Li, Luk Chin, Lee Yin-Ping, Hoh Sau-San.
When was Hong Kong 73 released and how long is it?
Hong Kong 73 was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.