Odd Couple
搏命單刀奪命搶
Synopsis
Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that neither one of them will ever outclass the other, they each agree to take on a younger student and train them to champion their cause, thus putting an end to their longstanding rivalry.
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Odd Couple (1979) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-03
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Sammo Hung
King of Sabres / Ah Yo
Lau Kar-Wing
King of Spears / Stubborn Wing
Bryan Leung
Laughing Bandit / Scarface
Dean Shek Tin
Master Rocking / Playboy
Lee Hoi-Sang
Handlebar-Moustached Thug
Huang Ha
Single Sabre Wu Li
Peter Chan Lung
Pak Chow / Cloud Sabre
Mars
Potato
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Humpback / Tien
Ho Pak-Kwong
Playboy's Assistant
Sai Chai
Karl Maka
Challenges Cloud Sabre
To Siu-Ming
Lam Ching-Ying
Ha (Scarface's Fighter)
Che Wing-Ming
Swordsman Wu
A Kau
Yuen Miu
Mo (Scarface's Fighter)
Li Yin-Wan
Lady with a Wiggle in Her Step
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-Wing
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Lai Wai-Man, Raymond Wong
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 搏命單刀奪命搶
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Gar Bo Films Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-Wing
Raymond Lai Wai-Man, Raymond Wong
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Manny Hoh Ming, Lee Chi-Keung
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Karl Maka
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Kar-Wing
Director
Hoh Koo
Costume Design
Raymond Lai Wai-Man
Screenplay
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Editor
Manny Hoh Ming
Director of Photography
Kung Chuan-Kai
Costume Design
Karl Maka
Producer
Lee Chi-Keung
Director of Photography
Raymond Wong
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Odd Couple
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What is Odd Couple about?
Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that neither one of them will ever outclass the other, they each agree to take on a younger student and train them to champion their cause, thus putting an end to their longstanding rivalry.
Who directed Odd Couple?
Odd Couple was directed by Lau Kar-Wing.
Who stars in Odd Couple?
The principal cast of Odd Couple includes Sammo Hung, Lau Kar-Wing, Bryan Leung, Dean Shek Tin, Lee Hoi-Sang.
When was Odd Couple released and how long is it?
Odd Couple was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Odd Couple?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Odd Couple was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.