Movie

Paper Marriage

“Love was never supposed to be part of the deal.”

★ 7.2(12)19881h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
Release date: 1988-03-31
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Paper Marriage — trailer

About Paper Marriage

Paper Marriage is a 1988 movie in the Action, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, starring Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Maggie Cheung and Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Paper Marriage in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in Canada, a down-on-his-luck Chinese boxer Bo Chin (Samo Hung) accepts promise of payment to marry a Hong Kong woman Jade Lee (Maggie Cheung) so she can get Canadian citizenship. They realize too late that they have been set up in a complicated plan to cheat them out of the woman's money. Their adventures begin when Bo is forced back into the ring and Jade tries her hand at mud-wrestling!

Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Chien Pao

Maggie Cheung

Jade Li

Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting

Peter

Dick Wei

White Suit kicker

Joyce Godenzi

Bo's ex-wife

Billy Chow Bei-Lei

Big Bear, Thai boxer

Hsiao Ho

White Suit's thug in clown disguise

Tony Morelli

White Suit's thug

Chin Ka-Lok

White Suit's thug

Phillip Ko Fai

Crazy Eyes

Rainbow Ching

Immigration interviewer

Meg Lam Kin-Ming

Immigration officer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Paper Marriage in South Africa?+

Paper Marriage is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Paper Marriage on Netflix?+

Paper Marriage is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Paper Marriage?+

Paper Marriage has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Paper Marriage?+

Paper Marriage stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Maggie Cheung, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Dick Wei and Joyce Godenzi.

When did Paper Marriage come out?+

Paper Marriage is a 1988 movie directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.

What genre is Paper Marriage?+

Paper Marriage is Action, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Paper Marriage?+

Paper Marriage was directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.