Beware Of Pickpockets
歡樂神仙窩
Synopsis
Big Nose Pao is a faithful and honest constable that has been tasked to arrest Three Hands, a pickpocket. However, each time the pickpocket is caught, he's released by the lack of evidence. Although Three Hands steals for a living, the money that he takes from the rich people, is spent on the seven poor orphans with whom he lives in an old shaky church.
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Wu Ma
Superintendent
Dean Shek Tin
Three Hands
Karl Maka
Big Nose Pao
Annie Liu On-Lai
Pao's sister
Hon Kwok-Choi
Dog Lice
Kwok Bo-Keung
One of the seven orphans
Hui Yiu-Fai
One of the seven orphans
Lok Wai-Ming
One of the seven orphans
Ha Wai-Hong
One of the seven orphans
Cheng Ying-ho
One of the seven orphans
Cheng Ying-Kai
One of the seven orphans
Cheung Ka-Wai
One of the seven orphans
Tang Ching
Judge Kao
Lau Nga-Lai
Superintendent's wife
Wong Aau-Ngai
Lice's wife
Tai San
Lice's gang member
Ka Lee
Lice's gang member
Pang Yun-Cheung
Lice's gang member
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Ma
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Wong
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Joseph Koo
- Original Title
- 歡樂神仙窩
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Golden Princess Amusement Co., Ltd., Cinema City Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Ma
Raymond Wong
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Joseph Koo
Manny Hoh Ming
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Karl Maka
Department Leadership Roster
Wu Ma
Director
Tony Chow Kwok-Chung
Editor
Joseph Koo
Original Music Composer
Karl Maka
Producer
Manny Hoh Ming
Director of Photography
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What is Beware Of Pickpockets about?
Big Nose Pao is a faithful and honest constable that has been tasked to arrest Three Hands, a pickpocket. However, each time the pickpocket is caught, he's released by the lack of evidence. Although Three Hands steals for a living, the money that he takes from the rich people, is spent on the seven poor orphans with whom he lives in an old shaky church.
Who directed Beware Of Pickpockets?
Beware Of Pickpockets was directed by Wu Ma.
Who stars in Beware Of Pickpockets?
The principal cast of Beware Of Pickpockets includes Wu Ma, Dean Shek Tin, Karl Maka, Annie Liu On-Lai, Hon Kwok-Choi.
When was Beware Of Pickpockets released and how long is it?
Beware Of Pickpockets was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Beware Of Pickpockets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beware Of Pickpockets was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Joseph Koo.