The Oily Maniac
油鬼子
“In South East Asia, there's a legendary monster who supports the weak and upholds righteousness, he is called...”
Synopsis
A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Oily Maniac 油鬼子(1976) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-21
Top Cast
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Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Sheng Yung
Chen Ping
Xiao Yue
Lily Li
Xiao Ly
Wang Hsieh
Lawyer Hu Ly Fa
Wa Lun
Chen Fu Sin
Ku Feng
Uncle Ah Ba
Tung Lin
Inspector Shih
Angela Yu Chien
Lam Yu Nian
Lam Fung
Hong Te Min
Wai Wang
Yu Nian's Lover
Lau Wai-Ling
Ms Yoko
Chiang Yang
Yang Tin Choi
Keung Hon
Chang Ah Gou
Terry Lau Wai-Yue
Ms. Liang
Chin Chun
Te Min's Defense Attorney
Wang Han-Chen
Judge for Rape Case (uncredited)
Gam Tin-Chue
Juror (uncredited)
Yuen Woo-ping
Tin Choi's Thug / Road Worker / Policeman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Chua Lam
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 油鬼子
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Chua Lam
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw, Chen Lieh
Department Leadership Roster
Chua Lam
Screenplay
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oily Maniac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Oily Maniac about?
A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.
Who directed The Oily Maniac?
The Oily Maniac was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in The Oily Maniac?
The principal cast of The Oily Maniac includes Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chen Ping, Lily Li, Wang Hsieh, Wa Lun.
When was The Oily Maniac released and how long is it?
The Oily Maniac was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oily Maniac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oily Maniac was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.