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The Warlord

No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.

Top Cast

  • Michael Hui Koon-Man

    Michael Hui Koon-Man

    Marshal Pang Ta Fu/Han Ta Fu

  • Chiang Nan

    Chiang Nan

    Counselor Yang Shu-Cheng

  • Chu Mu

    Chu Mu

    Regiment Commander Hsieh

  • Wang Hsieh

    Wang Hsieh

    Regiment Commander Chou

  • Lily Ho

    Lily Ho

    Hsiao Lan Fang

  • Tina Ti Na

    Tina Ti Na

    Pang's 4th Mistress

  • Ling Ling

    Ling Ling

    Pang's 18th mistress

  • Hu Chin

    Hu Chin

    Mrs Kao Pai

  • Lam Wai-Tiu

    Lam Wai-Tiu

    Kao Cheng Pai

Overview

No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.

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