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The Last Message

Original title: Tian cai yu bai chi
  • 19751975
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
192
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POPULARITY
227,247
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The Last Message (1975)
Comedy
Ah Tim (Michael Hui) is a handy man and Li (Samuel Hui) is a nurse in the Hang Seng Sanitarium. Together thez engage in dubious plots and exploits.Ah Tim (Michael Hui) is a handy man and Li (Samuel Hui) is a nurse in the Hang Seng Sanitarium. Together thez engage in dubious plots and exploits.Ah Tim (Michael Hui) is a handy man and Li (Samuel Hui) is a nurse in the Hang Seng Sanitarium. Together thez engage in dubious plots and exploits.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
192
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
227,247
48,744
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Michael Hui
    • Writers
      • Michael Hui
      • Tin-Chi Lau
      • Louis Sit
    • Stars
      • Michael Hui
      • Samuel Hui
      • Roy Chiao
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Michael Hui
    • Writers
      • Michael Hui
      • Tin-Chi Lau
      • Louis Sit
    • Stars
      • Michael Hui
      • Samuel Hui
      • Roy Chiao
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Michael Hui
    Michael Hui
    • Ah Tim
    Samuel Hui
    Samuel Hui
    • Lee Hushi
    Roy Chiao
    Roy Chiao
    • Mr. Chiang Wo
    Eileen Humphreys
    • Princess
    Yat Fan Lau
    Yat Fan Lau
    • Police Chief
    • (as Liu Yi-Fang)
    James Tien
    James Tien
    • Traffic Policeman
    Joseph Koo
    Joseph Koo
    • Doctor in Operation
    Shen Wang
    Shen Wang
    • Dr. Wong
    Yi Feng
    Yi Feng
    • Mr. Chow
    Ricky Hui
    Ricky Hui
    • Waiter on Skates
    Nan Chiang
    Nan Chiang
    • Antique Dealer
    Dean Shek
    Dean Shek
    • Hotel Clerk
    Chor-Lam Tsang
    • Chan Keung
    Gwa-Pau Sai
    Gwa-Pau Sai
    • Mental Patient
    Li-Jen Ho
    Li-Jen Ho
    • Mental Patient
    Lo Kam
    Lo Kam
    • Tim's Mother
    Kam Siu
    Kam Siu
    • Arab Bodyguard
    • (as Siu Gam)
    Siu-Tung Ching
    Siu-Tung Ching
    • Scuba Diving Student
    • Director
      • Michael Hui
    • Writers
      • Michael Hui
      • Tin-Chi Lau
      • Louis Sit
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    Top review
    7/10
    Ground Breaking Hong Kong Movie
    This and Ban jin ba liang both made by Hui brothers really brought in new approach to Hong Kong cinema. Hong Kong was fortunate in that it had fertile ground for movie making because of early efforts by the Shaw Brothers, and later the Golden Harvest. Golden Harvest's contribution in modernizing Hong Kong cinema can't be overlooked, but as independents, Hui brothers did almost as much in changing the direction of Hong Kong cinema.

    Interesting plot combined with comedy, set in modern Hong Kong that didn't involve love romance was a fresh new approach for Hong Kong cinema of its day. If we look at the proliferation of this type of movies in the '80s in Hong Kong, it's clear that Hui brothers were way ahead of the game.

    Sam Hui also wrote the music for this movie. His talent is indisputable, as is his contribution to the Hong Kong's pop culture.

    This is one of the seminal movie of its kind, and is recommended for viewing by all Asian movie fans.
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    • Release date
      • August 21, 1975 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Mr.BOO! 天才とおバカ
    • Production company
      • Golden Harvest Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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