Cupid One (1985): Cast & Plot
Cupid One is a 1985 romantic comedy directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, starring Sally Yeh as May Yeung Yee Ching, Cheng Mang-Ha and Mark Cheng Ho-Nam. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Original language
- Cantonese
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cupid One About?
The premise of Cupid One without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sally Yeh, a pampered socialite, inadvertently hides herself aboard the modest vessel Cupid One, which is embarking on a ten‑day cruise to Thailand. The ship’s brusque captain, played by Mark Cheng in his first leading role, immediately assumes she is a low‑class prostitute, creating a tense and comic clash of personalities as the journey unfolds.
Cupid One Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- boat
Cupid One Cast & Characters
Sally Yeh leads the cast as May Yeung Yee Ching, with Cheng Mang-Ha as Lady driver of old Beatle and Mark Cheng Ho-Nam as King Kong / Keung. Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
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Sally Yeh as May Yeung Yee Ching - Cheng Mang-Ha as Lady driver of old Beatle
- Mark Cheng Ho-Nam as King Kong / Keung
- Wong San as Danny's father
Also Starring in Cupid One
· 13 more- Eric Chan Ga-Kei Danny Wong Ka Chi
- Chan Chuen Dummy/Fat Chan
- Joh Yin-Ling Lou
- Yu Miu-Lin Dummy's girlfriend
- Garry Chan Chi-Shing Pub customer
- Lo Kin Pub customer
- William Leung Chi-Ming Fat Ball
- Wong Ka-Kui Mr Wong's party guest
- Wellington Fung Wing Lawyer Fung
- Ng Hon-Keung Pub customer
- Chan Yau-Hau Old man on old Beatle
- Shing Wing-Biu Pub customer
- Ling Fung Mr Wong's party guest
More from Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
More films directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung: In Hell, Looking for Mr. Perfect, Replicant and Full Alert.
Cupid One Plot Summary
What happens in Cupid One from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Late for a wedding after getting a flat tire, pampered heiress May Sally Yeh Yeung Yee Ching triggers a car crash when she flags down another car. After an argument, the car’s driver Keung Mark Cheng Ho-Nam swears he will take revenge on May if he ever meets her again.
Full summary
The whole story of Cupid One, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cupid One?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Why is May late for the wedding at the start of the film?
Cupid One Also Known As
Also known as “爱神一号”.
- Also known as
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- 爱神一号
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Cupid One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cupid One, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cupid One?
Cupid One runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Cupid One released?
Cupid One was released on May 17, 1985.
Who directed Cupid One?
Cupid One was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung.
More films by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung Who is in the cast of Cupid One?
Cupid One stars Sally Yeh as May Yeung Yee Ching, Cheng Mang-Ha as Lady driver of old Beatle and Mark Cheng Ho-Nam as King Kong / Keung, among 17 credited actors.
Does Cupid One have a post-credit scene?
No. Cupid One has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cupid One in?
The original language of Cupid One is Cantonese.
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