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King of Beggars
Overview
The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.
Director and cast
- Gordon Chan Director
- Stephen Chow as So Chan Ha Yee Chan
- Sharla Cheung Man as Yushang
- Richard Ng Man-tat as General Su of Guangzhou
- Vindy Chan Wai-yee as Tracy
- Norman Tsui Siu-keung as Chiu
- David Lam Wai as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
- Wong Chung as Uncle Mok
- Natalis Chan Pak-cheung as Secretary of Justice
- Lawrence Cheng Tan-shui as Professor
- Matthew Wong Hin-Mung as Emperor
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