Movie

Those Were the Days

★ 6.9(10)19971h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Dick Cho
Release date: 1997-08-28
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: The Young Filmmakers Ltd.

About Those Were the Days

Those Were the Days is a 1997 movie in the Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Dick Cho, starring Dayo Wong Chi-Wah, Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung and Francis Ng Chun-Yu. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Those Were the Days in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"Those Were the days" speculates on what would happen if a hot international art house director were transported back in time to the 1960s Hong Kong film industry. Highlights include: WKW meets Wong Jing as a child and profoundly influences career; WKW attempts to make his kind of films with the resources, talent, and expectations of 1960s HK filmmakers, and a lot of other Hong Kong /Wong Jing style zaniness.

Cast

Dayo Wong Chi-Wah

Wong Ching-Wai

Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung

Ngau Tat-Wah

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Patrick Tse Yuen

Gallen Lo Ka-Leung

Li Kei

Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee

Ching Po-Chu

Shu Qi

Siu Fong Fong

Joyce Chan Yin-Hang

Ka-Yin

Monica Chan Fat-yung

Chau

Lee Kin-Yan

Fatty

Chor Yuen

Cho Wood Yau

Law Kar-Ying

Uncle Kin

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Those Were the Days in Egypt?+

Those Were the Days is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Those Were the Days on Netflix?+

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How long is Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days stars Dayo Wong Chi-Wah, Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Gallen Lo Ka-Leung and Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee.

When did Those Were the Days come out?+

Those Were the Days is a 1997 movie directed by Dick Cho.

What genre is Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days is Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days was directed by Dick Cho.