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Pantyhose Hero

Original title: Zhi fen shuang xiong
  • 19901990
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
207
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POPULARITY
165,076
67,648
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Alan Tam in Pantyhose Hero (1990)
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Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
207
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
165,076
67,648
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writers
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
    • Stars
      • Philip Chan
      • Billy Sau Yat Ching
      • Kam Kong Chow
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writers
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
    • Stars
      • Philip Chan
      • Billy Sau Yat Ching
      • Kam Kong Chow
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Alan Tam in Pantyhose Hero (1990)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Pantyhose Hero (1990)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Jaclyn Chu, Fat Chung, and Alan Tam in Pantyhose Hero (1990)
    Pantyhose Hero (1990)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Jaclyn Chu, Alan Tam, and Joan Lai-Kau Tong in Pantyhose Hero (1990)

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    Philip Chan
    Philip Chan
    • Officer Raiding Gay Bar
    Billy Sau Yat Ching
    Billy Sau Yat Ching
    • Boss' assistant
    Kam Kong Chow
    Kam Kong Chow
    • Gangster
    Jaclyn Chu
    Jaclyn Chu
    • Inspector Chu Hui Wen
    Tau Chu
    Tau Chu
    • Gangster
    Paul Chun
    Paul Chun
    • Captain Chan
    Fat Chung
    Fat Chung
    • Chainsaw Robber
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Jeff Lau
    Man-Chung Lam
    Man-Chung Lam
    • Sushi Chef
    Ricky Lau
    Ricky Lau
    • Taxi Driver
    Raymond Lee
    Wai-Cheung Mak
    Wai-Cheung Mak
    • Gangster
    Tom Poon
    Tom Poon
    • Dick Tsao
    Tai-Bo
    Tai-Bo
    • Man kiiled at construction site
    Siu Tak-Foo
    Siu Tak-Foo
    • Thug
    • (as Te Hu Hsiao)
    Alan Tam
    Alan Tam
    • Alan…
    James Tien
    James Tien
    • Tsen
    Joan Lai-Kau Tong
    Joan Lai-Kau Tong
    • Chu Hui-wen
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writers
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews5

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    Top review
    10/10
    A unique martial arts movie
    This Sammo Hung action-comedy is often cited as his most politically incorrect film, along with the more recent flick 'Don't Give a Damn'. This is a fair assessment, although this minor classic of Hong Kong cinema should not be dismissed for this reason.

    The story involves the search for a serial killer of gay men; crude and often amusing jokes come thick and fast as Hung and cop partner Alan Tam go undercover as homosexuals. Thankfully, the movie never truly degenerates into homophobia, and remains fairly agreeable throughout.

    The fight scenes, as choreographed by Sammo himself, are mostly on the short side but masterfully performed and extremely powerful. However, the violence in the film is graphic and occasionally shocking- so be warned.

    Overall, if you can stomach the heady mix of controversial comedy and hard-hitting action, you'll have a rollicking time.
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    • May 19, 2007

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1990 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Pantyhose Killer
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production company
      • Bojon Films Company Ltd.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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