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Cast
Stephen Chow
as So Chan Ha Yee Chan
Sharla Cheung
as Yushang
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as General Su of Guangzhou
Vindy Chan Wai-Yee
as Tracy
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
as Chiu
David Lam Wai
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Wong Chung
as Uncle Mok
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung
as Secretary of Justice
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
as Professor
Matthew Wong Hin-Mung
as Emperor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1992
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama
Votes155
DirectorGordon Chan
WritersGordon Chan, John Chan Kin-Chung, Albert Mak Kai-Kwong
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKing of Beggars
About King of Beggars
The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.
Directed by Gordon Chan, King of Beggars leans on a strong ensemble — Stephen Chow, Sharla Cheung, Richard Ng Man-Tat — 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 action titles of 1992.
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