The Sugar Daddies (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1973, The Sugar Daddies is a romance film directed by Sun Chung, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. During the day, Hu Tien lives as a respectable office employee, but when night falls, he unashamedly plunges headlong into an exciting world of lust and sex as a high-class Hong Kong pimp! Thanks to his uncanny knack for setting up prostitutes with "sugar daddies," Hu Tien starts living the high life. Things take an even more dramatic turn when the drop-dead gorgeous Irene (Betty Pei Ti from The Delinquent and Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan) enters the fray. Thanks to Hu Tien's involvement, this rough and tumble new vixen soon finds herself being the center of attention among all the wealthy sugar daddies. But is his relationship with Irene merely business or is there more to it?
Who’s in it. The Sugar Daddies stars Chung Wah as Hu Tien, Betty Pei Ti as Irene, Liu Wu-Chi as Ming Li and Lam Yi-Wa as Sally Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Sugar Daddies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sugar Daddies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sugar Daddies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sugar Daddies (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sugar Daddies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sugar Daddies worth watching?
- The Sugar Daddies holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sugar Daddies?
- The Sugar Daddies stars Chung Wah, Betty Pei Ti, Liu Wu-Chi, Lam Yi-Wa and Wong Sam.
- When was The Sugar Daddies released?
- The Sugar Daddies was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.