
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dean Shek Tin
Chinese Charlie Chaplin
Karl Maka
Master Ting
Wu Ma
Drunkard
Wong Wei
The Kid
Lee Chung-Keung
Wu Sir
Lau Nga-Lai
Ting's Wife
Wong Sau-Man
Chiu Siu Man
Ho Pak-Kwong
Chiu Siu Man's Father
Lee Hoi-Sang
Ting's Bodyguard
Wong Yat-Fei
Man Getting Haircut
Tsang Choh-Lam
Barber Cheung
Fung Ging-Man
Restaurant Customer
Sai Gwa-Pau
Restaurant Customer
Raymond Wong
Man Eating Bananas
Ding Yue
Architect
Tai San
Ting's Thug
Shing Gwan-On
Ting's Thug
Chiu Chi-Ling
Street Performer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Woo
- Screenplay & Story
- John Woo
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 滑稽時代
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Cinema City, Cinema City & Films Co., Cinema City Company Limited, Cinema City Company Limited, Cinema City Film & TV Ltd., Cinema City Company Limited (Hong Kong)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Woo
John Woo
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Manny Hoh Ming
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Karl Maka
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Maka
Producer
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Editor
John Woo
Screenplay
John Woo
Director
Manny Hoh Ming
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Laughing Times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughing Times
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laughing Times about?
A homeless wanderer just happens across various articles of clothing that make him resemble Charlie Chaplin much to the amusement of passersby.
Who directed Laughing Times?
Laughing Times was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in Laughing Times?
The principal cast of Laughing Times includes Dean Shek Tin, Karl Maka, Wu Ma, Wong Wei, Lee Chung-Keung.
When was Laughing Times released and how long is it?
Laughing Times was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Laughing Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laughing Times was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.

