Hong Kong 73 (1974)
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.
Director: Chor Yuen
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: April 24, 1974
Cast
- Elliot Ngok Wah - Chan Yau Fook
- Ching Li - Chow Yuk Fong
- Luk Chin - Chan Tat Lo
- Lee Yin-Ping - Chan Tat Lo's Wife
- Sau Sun Ho - Chan Chi Choy
- Shum Lo - Mr Hui
- Lee Pang-Fei - Mr Ma
- Lee Yung-Git - Ah Kit
- Ling Yun - Mr Chung
- Karen Yip Leng-Chi - Mrs Chung
Screenplay
Cinematography: Wong Chit
Editing: Chiang Hsing-Lung
Production: TVB, Shaw Brothers
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn
More Films by Director: Chor Yuen
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hong Kong 73 about?
- As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.
- Who directed Hong Kong 73?
- Hong Kong 73 was directed by Chor Yuen.
- Who stars in Hong Kong 73?
- Hong Kong 73 stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Ching Li, Luk Chin, Lee Yin-Ping, Sau Sun Ho, Shum Lo.
- How long is Hong Kong 73?
- Hong Kong 73 has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Hong Kong 73?
- Hong Kong 73 is a Comedy film.
- Where was Hong Kong 73 produced?
- Hong Kong 73 was produced in Hong Kong.