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The Romancing Star (1987)

Original title: 精裝追女仔

1987-06-25 · 1h 42m · CN
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Ah Fat, foul-mouthed, along with his two close buddies, Traffic Light and Ugly, are working in a garage. Their boss, Ken, is harsh and stingy. However, a warm and close friendship has been established amongh the four. In order for Ah Fat to get over his heartbreak at getting dumped by his girlfriend, Ken suggests a tour to Penang to cheer him up. They come across two beautiful girls, Tung Tung and Man Chi, strolling leisurely on the beach as if they were very wealthy. Since then they decide who's whose. And Ah Fat, the winner, chooses Tung Tung to be his sole target. By the rules of the game, Ken, Traffic Light and Ugly have to compete to see who in the end will win the heart of Man Chi.

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Wong JingDirector, Writer

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Chow Yun-FatChow Yun-FatWong Yat FatEric Tsang Chi-WaiEric Tsang Chi-WaiUglyNatalis Chan Pak-CheungNatalis Chan Pak-CheungTraffic LightStanley Fung Shui-FanStanley Fung Shui-FanKen Lau Tin KinMaggie CheungMaggie CheungTung TungSharla CheungSharla CheungAh ManWong JingWong JingTour guideStuart Yung Sai-KitStuart Yung Sai-KitChiu Ting-SinWong SanWong SanMr DiuPhilip Chan Yan-KinPhilip Chan Yan-KinKennyWong Tin-LamWong Tin-LamTung Tung's fatherSo Hang-SuenSo Hang-SuenTung Tung's mother

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference266984Actor preference39571 · 266984 · 348389

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What is The Romancing Star about?

Ah Fat, foul-mouthed, along with his two close buddies, Traffic Light and Ugly, are working in a garage. Their boss, Ken, is harsh and stingy. However, a warm and close friendship has been established amongh the four. In order for Ah Fat to get over his heartbreak at getting dumped by his girlfriend, Ken suggests a tour to Penang to cheer him up. They come across two beautiful girls, Tung Tung and Man Chi, strolling leisurely on the beach as if they were very wealthy. Since then they decide who's whose. And Ah Fat, the winner, chooses Tung Tung to be his sole target. By the rules of the game, Ken, Traffic Light and Ugly have to compete to see who in the end will win the heart of Man Chi.

How long is The Romancing Star?

The Romancing Star has a runtime of 102 minutes.

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