The Cheeky Chap (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Cheeky Chap is an action and comedy film directed by Lee Wing-Cheung, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Ma is a grinning and arrogant young man who believes himself invincible, and with fairly good reason. He intervenes to save Captain Kao from robbery, then aids and abets the robbery of an old man, whose daughter Chin he falls instantly in love with. The stolen money was to pay a debt and, because he hasn't the money, the old man is mortally wounded by Sha, the debt collector's assistant. Ma spends the remainder of the film wooing Chin and baiting and fighting the villains, who seem to keep changing allegiances.
Who’s in it. The Cheeky Chap stars Wai Pak as Ma San Fan, Candy Wen Xue-Er as Chin aka Phoenix, Yeung Chak-Lam as Captain Kao and Wai Wang as Boss Au, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cheeky Chap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cheeky Chap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cheeky Chap (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cheeky Chap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Cheeky Chap?
- The Cheeky Chap stars Wai Pak, Candy Wen Xue-Er, Yeung Chak-Lam, Wai Wang and Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam.
- When was The Cheeky Chap released?
- The Cheeky Chap was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.