King of Comedy
喜劇之王
Synopsis
Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community center.
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喜剧之王 - King of Comedy 1999 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-02
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Stephen Chow
Wan Tin Sau
Cecilia Cheung
Lau Piu Piu
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Sister Cuckoo
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Mao
Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin
Hung
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Hung's Man
Lee Siu-Kay
Brother Kei
Cheng Man-Fai
Hung's Man
Steven Fung Min-Hang
Pui's First Boyfriend
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
Ben
Bobby Yip Kin-Sang
Pierre
Johnson Lee Sze-Chit
Movie Director
Joe Cheng Cho
Informer
Dai Lung
Master Lung
Hau Woon-Ling
Hung's grandmother
Roderick Lam Chung-Kei
Terence Tsui Chi-Hung
Vincent Chi Mo-Chun
CIB
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Lik-Chi, Stephen Chow
- Screenplay & Story
- Leung Ka-Kit, Erica Li, Steven Fung Min-Hang, Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan Cheong, Cheng Man-Fai
- Original Score
- Daisuke Hinata, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Original Title
- 喜劇之王
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- Star Overseas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Lik-Chi, Stephen Chow
Leung Ka-Kit, Erica Li, Steven Fung Min-Hang, Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan Cheong, Cheng Man-Fai
Daisuke Hinata, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Yau Chi-Wai, Hai Kit-Wai
Yeung Kwok Fai
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Lik-Chi
Director
Stephen Chow
Director
Leung Ka-Kit
Writer
Erica Li
Writer
Steven Fung Min-Hang
Writer
Stephen Chow
Writer
Tsang Kan Cheong
Writer
Cheng Man-Fai
Writer
Yau Chi-Wai
Editor
Yim-Man Choy
Costume Design
Hai Kit-Wai
Editor
Lau Shung-Fung
Stunt Coordinator
Wah-Sang Leung
Production Design
Bruce Law Lai-Yin
Stunt Coordinator
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of Comedy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of Comedy about?
Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community center.
Who directed King of Comedy?
King of Comedy was directed by Lee Lik-Chi, Stephen Chow.
Who stars in King of Comedy?
The principal cast of King of Comedy includes Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin.
When was King of Comedy released and how long is it?
King of Comedy was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did King of Comedy make at the box office?
King of Comedy grossed $3.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for King of Comedy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of Comedy was composed by Daisuke Hinata, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah.