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King of Comedy
喜劇之王
1999 89 min Hong Kong 12+
★7.1
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Stephen Chow, Lik-Chi Lee
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Description
Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community center.
Worldwide:
$3.85M
Starring
Stephen Chow
Actor
Karen Mok
Actor
Cecilia Cheung
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
King of Comedy is a quintessential Stephen Chow film that deftly balances chaotic slapstick humor with sincere romantic drama. While its episodic structure and tonal shifts might challenge those expecting a traditional narrative, the lead performances and unique cultural charm make it a standout entry in Chow’s filmography.
| Acting | Stephen Chow and Cecilia Cheung display a magnetic onscreen chemistry that anchors the film's disparate tone. | |
| Originality | The film effectively blends inventive, absurd slapstick humor with genuine, emotionally resonant melodrama. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is intentionally unconventional, moving through jarring genre shifts that favor episodic creativity over traditional plot logic. |