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Xiao jiang

  • 19851985
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
69
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Xiao jiang (1985)
  • Drama
Two old vaudeville comedians who broke up many years ago over a woman are reunited to perform for a benefit show for sick children.Two old vaudeville comedians who broke up many years ago over a woman are reunited to perform for a benefit show for sick children.Two old vaudeville comedians who broke up many years ago over a woman are reunited to perform for a benefit show for sick children.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
69
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  • Director
    • John Woo
  • Writers
    • Neng-kuan Lin(screenplay)
    • Raymond Pak-Ming Wong(story & screenplay)
    • John Woo(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Yueh Sun
    • David Tao
    • Linda Jui-Chi Liu
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  • Director
    • John Woo
  • Writers
    • Neng-kuan Lin(screenplay)
    • Raymond Pak-Ming Wong(story & screenplay)
    • John Woo(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Yueh Sun
    • David Tao
    • Linda Jui-Chi Liu
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Yueh Sun
    Yueh Sun
    • Ku Renas Ku Ren
    David Tao
    David Tao
    • Shen Bienas Shen Bien
    Linda Jui-Chi Liu
    Linda Jui-Chi Liu
    • Ya Nanas Ya Nan
    Hsia Chiang
    Feng-Kang Chu
    Hou-Tao Hsiao
    Hou-Tao Hsiao
    Kang-Tai Hsu
    Kuan Kuan
    Kuan Kuan
    Li-Yun Lin
    Meng-Yen Liu
    Shao-Kang Wu
      • Director
        • John Woo
      • Writers
        • Neng-kuan Lin(screenplay)
        • Raymond Pak-Ming Wong(story & screenplay)
        • John Woo(screenplay)
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        References The Sunshine Boys (1975)

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      7/10
      John Woo's Sunshine Boys
      Time You Need A Friend is John Woo's remake of the classic Sunshine Boys. Two faded comedians brought together to perform a huge benefit show for charity. Once were friends now they're the bitterest of enemies. Can these two old codgers bury the hatchet and mend their old friendship or will they continue to go their seperate ways. A heart warming film about true friendship from John Woo. An interesting remake of the 70's film and stage classic.

      Strongly recommended for John Woo Fans.

      B+
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      • Oct 8, 2003

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      • Release date
        • January 10, 1985 (Hong Kong)
      • Countries of origin
        • Hong Kong
        • Taiwan
      • Language
        • Mandarin
      • Also known as
        • The Time You Need a Friend
      • Filming locations
        • Taipei City, Taiwan
      • Production company
        • Cinema City & Films Co.
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        1 hour 31 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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