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Xia cu da zhang fu

  • 19871987
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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A Hong Kong businessman (Raymond Wong) was misinformed that he had developed cancer; therefore, he goes high and low to make sure his wife (Cherie Chung) will be taken care of at the event o... Read allA Hong Kong businessman (Raymond Wong) was misinformed that he had developed cancer; therefore, he goes high and low to make sure his wife (Cherie Chung) will be taken care of at the event of his death. This includes finding her a perfect guy to be her new husband.A Hong Kong businessman (Raymond Wong) was misinformed that he had developed cancer; therefore, he goes high and low to make sure his wife (Cherie Chung) will be taken care of at the event of his death. This includes finding her a perfect guy to be her new husband.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
30
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  • Director
    • Raymond Wong
  • Writers
    • Philip Cheng
    • Edward Li
    • Man Fai Ng
  • Stars
    • Raymond Pak-Ming Wong
    • Cherie Chung
    • John Sham
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  • Director
    • Raymond Wong
  • Writers
    • Philip Cheng
    • Edward Li
    • Man Fai Ng
  • Stars
    • Raymond Pak-Ming Wong
    • Cherie Chung
    • John Sham
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    • 1User review
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    Raymond Pak-Ming Wong
    Raymond Pak-Ming Wong
    • Dai Luk Maoas Dai Luk Mao
    Cherie Chung
    Cherie Chung
    • Josephineas Josephine
    John Sham
    John Sham
    • Choi Sumas Choi Sum
    Mark Cheng
    Mark Cheng
    • Joe Youngas Joe Young
    David Wu
    David Wu
    • Dr. Peter Leeas Dr. Peter Lee
    Kwan-Min Cheng
    Kwan-Min Cheng
    • Mr. Chiuas Mr. Chiu
    Sin Hung Tam
    Sin Hung Tam
    • Mrs. Chiuas Mrs. Chiu
    Michael Wai-Man Chan
    Michael Wai-Man Chan
    • Brother Fuas Brother Fu
    • (as Wai-Man Chan)
    Mo-Lin Yu
    Mo-Lin Yu
    • Yau Quanas Yau Quan
    Jeffrey Ho
    • Smarty Fungas Smarty Fung
    Chi Jan Ha
    Chi Jan Ha
    • Maryas Mary
    Tin-Dok Wong
    • Richardas Richard
    Yau Cheung Yeung
    • Mo's Colleagueas Mo's Colleague
    Man-Wah Tsui
    Man-Wah Tsui
    • Mo's Colleagueas Mo's Colleague
    Maria Chung
    Maria Chung
    • Fan Lei Faas Fan Lei Fa
    Pui-Chi Law
    • Mableas Mable
    Man Huang
    Man Huang
    • Offended Womanas Offended Woman
    Michael Man-Kin Chow
    Michael Man-Kin Chow
    • Big Brother Tigeras Big Brother Tiger
    • Director
      • Raymond Wong
    • Writers
      • Philip Cheng
      • Edward Li
      • Man Fai Ng
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    10/10
    One of the best Hong Kong comedies!
    Xia cu da zhang fu (Goodbye Darling) is what I think one of the best Hong Kong comedies, and is my favorite. It is a story about a hotel manager who was misinformed that he has developed cancer. Therefore, he makes preparations to make sure his wife is taken care at the event of his death, which includes finding her a new suitable husband.

    This film has a great story line with a solid plot and memorable characters that will keep you entertained. There are plenty of comedy and is balanced well with a bit of romance and drama. It's a very compelling story, from Raymond Wong's search for a suitor to his lawyer friend's tangle with the triad. Within the plot are these surprise fillers and unpredictable moments that make the movie that much more enjoyable.

    Raymond Wong and Cherie Chung shine as the leads in the movie and delivered what I think is some of their best work. There are a number of notable Hong Kong actors include John Sham, Mark Cheng, David Wu, Kwan-Min Cheng and Sin Hung Tam; each are given a fair amount of screen time (many Hong Kong movies of the 1980s feature a large number of famous actors, but only in cameo roles along side the leads).

    Again, one of the best HK comedies. I never grow tired of it and it is a must-see.

    Grade A
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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1987 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Goodbye Darling
    • Production company
      • Cinema City Enterprises
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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