The Intellectual Trio (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, The Intellectual Trio is a comedy film directed by Guy Lai Ying-Chau, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Joyce Ni (Esprit D'Amour) and Sandy Lam play two sisters who pick pockets for a living, and manage to run afoul of a pair of cops (Leslie Cheung and Billy Lau) after lifting their wallets. However, rather than arresting the two thieves, the cops are taken in by their obvious charms, and with urban, metropolitan Hong Kong as a backdrop, romance seems almost inevitable. But the girls also lifted a precious jade from a vicious hitman, who soon comes looking for his stolen property...
Who’s in it. The Intellectual Trio stars Leslie Cheung as Inspector Chan Wing, Billy Lau Nam-Kwong as Simon Tang, Joyce Ni as Pretty Eyes and Sandy Lam as Slant Eyes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Intellectual Trio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Intellectual Trio page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Intellectual Trio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Intellectual Trio (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Intellectual Trio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Intellectual Trio worth watching?
- The Intellectual Trio holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Intellectual Trio?
- The Intellectual Trio stars Leslie Cheung, Billy Lau Nam-Kwong, Joyce Ni, Sandy Lam and Rico Chu.
- When was The Intellectual Trio released?
- The Intellectual Trio was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.