The Reckless Cricket
奇門怪招爛頭蟀
Synopsis
Cricket (Hon Kwok-Choi) wants to be a kung fu master so he can marry Ah Zhu (Yau Chui-Ling) because her father thinks he is weak. So she gives him gold bars to get proper training. Cricket encounters various teachers that are really con men that take his gold yet Cricket still manages to learn kung fu to face those standing in his way.
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Hon Kwok-Choi
Lan Tau Shuai [crapy Head cricket]
Yau Chui-Ling
Ah Zhu
Lo Lieh
Beggar master [Guest]
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Eagle Style
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
South Fist North Leg
Chiang Tao
Dragon Style [w. bird cage]
Wong Shu-Tong
Snake style [w. white fan]
Lee Hoi-Sang
Street performer
Ng Hong-Sang
Street performer
Mak Wa-Mei
teahouse lady
Lau Yat-Fan
Ah Zhu's father
Wong Ching-Ho
fake master
San Kuai
Silkworm Master
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
molested street vendor [guest]
Liu Hok-Ming
Liu Hok-Ming
Lai Kim-Hung
tattooed Killer
Ai Tong-Kua
Shaolin Abbot
Tai San
Thug
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kuei Chih-Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 奇門怪招爛頭蟀
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kuei Chih-Hung
Szeto On
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Philip Ma Kam-Cheung
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Henry Cheung Siu-Hei
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Kuei Chih-Hung
Director
Szeto On
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Henry Cheung Siu-Hei
Editor
Philip Ma Kam-Cheung
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reckless Cricket
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What is The Reckless Cricket about?
Cricket (Hon Kwok-Choi) wants to be a kung fu master so he can marry Ah Zhu (Yau Chui-Ling) because her father thinks he is weak. So she gives him gold bars to get proper training. Cricket encounters various teachers that are really con men that take his gold yet Cricket still manages to learn kung fu to face those standing in his way.
Who directed The Reckless Cricket?
The Reckless Cricket was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
Who stars in The Reckless Cricket?
The principal cast of The Reckless Cricket includes Hon Kwok-Choi, Yau Chui-Ling, Lo Lieh, Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan, Addy Sung Gam-Loi.
When was The Reckless Cricket released and how long is it?
The Reckless Cricket was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reckless Cricket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reckless Cricket was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.