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The Royal Scoundrel (1991)
Directed by Johnnie To
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Beach Boy is a maverick cop whose unorthodox and incompetent ways are frowned upon by his uptight superiors. His inept partner Mr. Chow isn’t much help, and is more concerned with taking care of his many, many children. On a routine stakeout, Beach Boy and Mr. Chow rescue a lovely Mainland girl named Ah Yuk, who was previously abused by her criminal uncle.
Length 89 minutes
Actors
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai | Jacklyn Wu | Ng Man-Tat | Waise Lee | Wong Yat-Fei | Wong Tin-Lam | Alan Chui Chung-San | San Sin | Shing Gwan-On | Johnnie To | Ka Sang Cheung | Jameson Lam Wa-Fan | Lam Chung | Lam Chi-Tai | Jue Yam-Fai | Lau Ching-Pang | Wong Yun-Ching | Leung Chi-Wing | Hu Yiu-Fung | Chong Chi-Wing | Chong Ming-Sum | Ngai Tat-Fung
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | Computer | Other | Owned | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Never not amusing to see these early JT films with the credit “directed by Johnny To” lol
Here Tony Leung is doing his best Stephen Chow, whom To would work with on his next movie Justice My Foot. There are times when Leung looks like Chow. It’s uncanny and distracting. Waise Lee is the big bad, stealing his girl and the Triad money.
More crime drama action than humor but because To has to inject humor in these movies which is nearly slapstick in some cases, tagging as a comedy. Makes for an annoying viewing plus Leung portraying an awful jealous rage character doesn’t help.
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