His Name is Nobody (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1979, His Name is Nobody is a comedy film directed by Karl Maka, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Lau Kar-Wing plays "Nobody", an orphan who grows up stealing food to survive, learning some meagre skills as a con artist. When he meets a true master con artist, he begs to become a pupil and learn some tricky kung fu. The pair are later separated, and Nobody finds another master to learn more deadly skills.
Who’s in it. His Name is Nobody stars Lau Kar-Wing as The Nobody Kid, Dean Shek Tin as Con artist, Bryan Leung Kar-Yan as Koo the Iron Heart and Paul Chung Fat as Ping the Dreg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, His Name is Nobody has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Name is Nobody page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Name is Nobody tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Name is Nobody (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Name is Nobody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Name is Nobody worth watching?
- His Name is Nobody holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Name is Nobody?
- His Name is Nobody stars Lau Kar-Wing, Dean Shek Tin, Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Paul Chung Fat and Karl Maka.
- When was His Name is Nobody released?
- His Name is Nobody was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.