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My Cousin, the Ghost

Original title: Biao ge dao
  • 19871987
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
76
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POPULARITY
241,150
20,980
Richard Ng and Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
ComedyFantasyHorror
Ng, a former England restaurant owner, visits Hong Kong to settle some differences with his cousin, Ma. Meanwhile, a group of other cousins intervenes to make ends meet and attempts to inher... Read allNg, a former England restaurant owner, visits Hong Kong to settle some differences with his cousin, Ma. Meanwhile, a group of other cousins intervenes to make ends meet and attempts to inherit Ng's wealth. However, fear mounts when one of the cousins discovers that Ng died in a d... Read allNg, a former England restaurant owner, visits Hong Kong to settle some differences with his cousin, Ma. Meanwhile, a group of other cousins intervenes to make ends meet and attempts to inherit Ng's wealth. However, fear mounts when one of the cousins discovers that Ng died in a drowning accident in England days before his arrival. In addition, Ng is courting their roo... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
76
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
241,150
20,980
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    • Director
      • Wu Ma
    • Writers
      • Lai Ling Cheung
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto(story)
    • Stars
      • Kenny Bee
      • Richard Ng
      • Wu Ma
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Wu Ma
    • Writers
      • Lai Ling Cheung
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto(story)
    • Stars
      • Kenny Bee
      • Richard Ng
      • Wu Ma
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    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Richard Ng and Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    Kenny Bee, Tai-Bo, Chi Kit Lee, and Wu Ma in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    Richard Ng and Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    Richard Ng in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    Tai-Bo, Chi Kit Lee, and Hoi Mang in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    Kenny Bee and Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)

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    Kenny Bee
    Kenny Bee
    • Cousin Yung
    Richard Ng
    Richard Ng
    • Cousin Ng Dut Dai
    Wu Ma
    Wu Ma
    • Cousin Lo Ma
    Wan-Si Wong
    Wan-Si Wong
    • Rose Wong
    Hoi Mang
    Hoi Mang
    • Qu
    • (as Hoi Man)
    Tai-Bo
    Tai-Bo
    • Pao
    Chi Kit Lee
    • Mo
    So Yip
    • Gi
    James Tien
    James Tien
    • Restaurant Manager
    Ching Tien
    Ching Tien
    • Mr. Chiang
    Gwa-Pau Sai
    Gwa-Pau Sai
    • Mr. Wong
    Mang-Ha Cheng
    Mang-Ha Cheng
    • Mrs. Wong
    Yu Ting
    • Doctor
    • (as Yue Ding)
    Billy Sau Yat Ching
    Billy Sau Yat Ching
    • Waiter
    Yin-Fun Yung
    • Nurse
    • (as Yin-Fan Yung)
    Wing-Cho Yip
    Wing-Cho Yip
    • Hawker Centre Cook
    Tau Chu
    Tau Chu
    • Hawker Centre Cook
    Min Kan Ng
    Min Kan Ng
    • Chef
    • Director
      • Wu Ma
    • Writers
      • Lai Ling Cheung
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto(story)
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      References Ghostbusters (1984)

    User reviews3

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    Top review
    9/10
    Funny, one of my childhood favorites.
    I grew up watching Hong Kong movies, most in the comedy and ghost genre, and this film features a good dose of both.

    Richard Ng plays a ghost who visits his cousins and is unaware that he has died in a drowning accident days before. The other cousins want to inherit his wealth, but are soon suspicious of Ng's character and the suspense built up as the movie goes on. Added in the story are two female ghosts who are dueling each other for a groom.

    Great comedy that flows naturally, and not childish/slapstick and overdone. The characters are delightful and entertaining, making you laugh your hearts out. And, there are enough supernatural and mysterious scenes that does not make you forget you are watching a ghost movie. A must-see for any fans of movies made in Hong Kong.

    Grade A
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    • Release date
      • January 9, 1987 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • My Cousin the Ghost
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Bo Ho Film Company Ltd.
      • Golden Harvest Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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