

The 82 Tenants
八十二家房客
Synopsis
In “82 Tenants” the widow Zhang and Bing, her new young consort, want to sell an apartment house to a property developer but old man Zhang's will provided that the current tenants can stay there as long as they want or the building survives. So it is clear who the villains are—joining the greedy couple is Chao who has purchased all the land around the building but needs this final piece so he can know everything down and build a money spinning edifice. One the other side are the tenants, a disparate group whose grudgingly and occasionally antagonistically shared communal life, while not ideal, is certainly better than not having a place to live.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Lisa
Gordon Liu
Ah Hui
Charlie Cho Cha-Lee
Zhen Da Chao
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung
Ah Bing
Betty Ting Pei
Mrs. Chang
Lo Meng
Johnny
Margaret Lee
Da Lian
Robert Mak Tak-Law
Ah Shi
Liu Lai-Ling
Xiao Lian
Ku Feng
Dr. Long
Wang Yong
Master Luo Shi Hai
Yau Chui-Ling
Xiao Hong
Lau Hak-Suen
Uncle Po
David Lo Dai-Wai
Ah Biu
Chun Wong
Fish Ball Shen
Anna Ng
Shen's Wife
Kan Yee-Ching
Yim She
Chan Shen
Sgt. Chiang
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Pooi-Kuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chan Kiu-Ying, Leung Lap-Yan
- Original Title
- 八十二家房客
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Pooi-Kuen
Chan Kiu-Ying, Leung Lap-Yan
Lee San-Yip
Ma Chung-Yiu, Siu Fung, Chiu Cheuk-Man
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Pooi-Kuen
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chan Kiu-Ying
Writer
Leung Lap-Yan
Writer
Lee San-Yip
Director of Photography
Ma Chung-Yiu
Editor
Siu Fung
Editor
Chiu Cheuk-Man
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The 82 Tenants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 82 Tenants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 82 Tenants about?
In “82 Tenants” the widow Zhang and Bing, her new young consort, want to sell an apartment house to a property developer but old man Zhang's will provided that the current tenants can stay there as long as they want or the building survives. So it is clear who the villains are—joining the greedy couple is Chao who has purchased all the land around the building but needs this final piece so he can know everything down and build a money spinning edifice. One the other side are the tenants, a disparate group whose grudgingly and occasionally antagonistically shared communal life, while not ideal, is certainly better than not having a place to live.
Who directed The 82 Tenants?
The 82 Tenants was directed by Lee Pooi-Kuen.
Who stars in The 82 Tenants?
The principal cast of The 82 Tenants includes Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Gordon Liu, Charlie Cho Cha-Lee, Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Betty Ting Pei.
When was The 82 Tenants released and how long is it?
The 82 Tenants was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
