綽頭狀元 (1974): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1974, 綽頭狀元 is an acción film directed by Lo Wei, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and will being thrown out of his Macau hotel. Kind- hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen is the only one to help him in the world. One day, Wu plays a trick on the hotel owner. The scheme backfires and Wu has to flee to Hong Kong. Wu saves desperate painter Hsin. He convinces Hsin that his painting will sell if he is dead. After Hsin pretend to be dead, his paintings really can be sold well, but backfires finally. Then, Wu and Hsin team up and engage themselves full time in con games, gambling and sex inclusive. Finally, Wu is being chased by the ring enforcers but is saved. Finding himself in love with Hsiao Yen, Wu decides to turn a new leaf and live properly ever after.

Who’s in it. 綽頭狀元 stars Sam Hui as Wu Te-Chuan, Nora Miao as Hsiao Yen, Angela Mao Ying as Angela Mao and Li Kun as Hsin Zhi Gui, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 綽頭狀元 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 綽頭狀元 tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, Origen and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.