Movie

The Romancing Star

★ 6.0(25)19871h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Wong Jing
Release date: 1987-06-25
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Part of: Romancing Star Collection

The Romancing Star — trailer

About The Romancing Star

The Romancing Star is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Wong Jing, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai and Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Romancing Star in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Wong Yat Fat

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Ugly

Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung

Traffic Light

Stanley Fung Shui-Fan

Ken Lau Tin Kin

Maggie Cheung

Tung Tung

Sharla Cheung

Ah Man

Wong Jing

Tour guide

Stuart Yung Sai-Kit

Chiu Ting-Sin

Wong San

Mr Diu

Philip Chan Yan-Kin

Kenny

Wong Tin-Lam

Tung Tung's father

So Hang-Suen

Tung Tung's mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Romancing Star in Mexico?+

The Romancing Star is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Romancing Star on Netflix?+

The Romancing Star is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Romancing Star?+

The Romancing Star has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Romancing Star?+

The Romancing Star stars Chow Yun-Fat, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan and Maggie Cheung.

When did The Romancing Star come out?+

The Romancing Star is a 1987 movie directed by Wong Jing.

What genre is The Romancing Star?+

The Romancing Star is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Romancing Star?+

The Romancing Star was directed by Wong Jing.