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Hong Kong 73 (1974)

— 94 min - Comedy - 24 April 1974

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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

Writers: Chor Yuen

Stars: Elliot Ngok, Ching Li, Luk Chin, Lee Yin-Ping, Hoh Sau-San, Shum Lo, Lee Pang-Fei, Lee Yung-Git, Ling Yun, Karen Yip Leng-Chi, Pang Pang, Ching Miao, Ou-Yang Sha-Fei, Rainbow Ching, Lam Wai-Tiu, Ng Wui, Lo Lieh, Lee Sau-Kei, Wong Hon, Wong Ching-Ho, Lui Hung, Teresa Ha Ping, Ku Feng, Chui Ga-Lam, Angie Chen, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Ricky Hui, Leung Tin, Ping Do, Liu Wu-Chi, Shek Sau, Lau Dan, Lau Luk-Wah, Tin Ching, Ai Ti, Lisa Lui Yau-Wai, Kimmy Got Kim Ching, Tam Bing-Man, Lee Heung-Kam, Chan Lap-Ban, Fung Fung, Yeung Chak-Lam, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Yi Fung, Chan Shen, Ku Chiu-Chin, Shih Szu, Wang Han-Chen, Fung Ging-Man, Helena Law Lan, Wong Oi-Ming, Cheng Chi-Tun, Angelina Lo Yuen-Yan, Shih Chung-Tien, Helen Ko Ti-Hua, Chen Ping, Wang Hsieh, Wang Chung, Lam Fung, Wai Wang, Wu Chi-Chin, Fan Mei-Sheng, Law Hon, Lu Wei, Lam Yuen, Lin Tung, Ko Hung, Tsang Choh-Lam, Irene Chen Yi-Ling, Ng Wai-Kwok, Lo Ping Ching, Li Ching, Chen Kuan-Tai, Sai Gwa-Pau, Kwan Yan, Gam Tin-Chue

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Storyline

Collections: Chor Yuen

Genres: Comedy

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Country: Hong Kong

Language: Cantonese

Release Date: 24 April 1974

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Company Credits

Production Companies: TVB, Shaw Brothers

Technical Specs

Runtime: 1 h 34 min

As the Hang Seng Index soars to unparalleled levels, individuals from various backgrounds become captivated by the frenzy of stock speculation.

A security guard and his landlord experience the fleeting nature of fortune as their newfound wealth vanishes overnight in a Macau casino, embodying the ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ adage. Meanwhile, avaricious neighbors and unfaithful couples deceive one another, and even blue-collar workers are swept up in the madness. Inevitably, the market crashes, bringing down the people’s bittersweet lives along with it. This humorous yet ironic story stars some of Shaw’s most prominent talents.