Dirty Ho
爛頭何
Synopsis
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dirty Ho (1979) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 爛頭何Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-27
Top Cast
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Wong Yu
Dirty Ho Ching
Gordon Liu
11th Prince, Wang Chin Chen
Lo Lieh
General Liang Jing Cheng
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Mr. Fan Tian Kong
Hsiao Ho
Xiao Lu
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Mr. Chu Yi Feng
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Tsui Hung
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Tsui Bing
Yau Chui-Ling
Courtesan
Chen Szu-Chia
Courtesan
Liu Suk-Yee
Courtesan
Lui Hung
Brothel Boss Wang
San Sin
Blind Handicapped Devil (uncredited)
Lam Hak-Ming
One-Armed Handicapped Devil
Yang Chi-Ching
Art Admirer
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Art Admirer
Ching Miao
Art Admirer
Huang Pa-Ching
Art Admirer / Brothel Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Copenhagen Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 3, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-leung
Ni Kuang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Kar-leung
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Ni Kuang
Screenplay
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Director of Photography
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty Ho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dirty Ho about?
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.
Who directed Dirty Ho?
Dirty Ho was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Who stars in Dirty Ho?
The principal cast of Dirty Ho includes Wong Yu, Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Hsiao Ho.
When was Dirty Ho released and how long is it?
Dirty Ho was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Dirty Ho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dirty Ho was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dirty Ho?
Dirty Ho holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).