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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorWong Tin-Lam
WritersSung Kei
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Greatest Civil War on Earth
About The Greatest Civil War on Earth
A Cantonese tailor by the name of Cheung crosses swords with a tailor from Northern China, Li Si Bao over issues of a cultural, material, and social nature. The two have neighboring tailor shops, and sparks immediately begin to fly between the two gentlemen. But when Li's family moves into a neighboring apartment of Cheung's - that even shares the same kitchen, living room and bathroom - the battle really begins!
Directed by Wong Tin-Lam, The Greatest Civil War on Earth leans on a strong ensemble — Christine Pai Lu-Ming, Kelly Lai Chen, Kitty Ting Hao — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1961.
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