Kung Hei Fat Choy (1985): Cast & Plot
Kung Hei Fat Choy is a 1985 comedy starring Alan Tam as Money God, Ann Bridgewater and Dean Shek Tin. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Cinema City & Films Co.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kung Hei Fat Choy About?
The premise of Kung Hei Fat Choy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After misbehaving in heaven, the mischievous Money God is punished by being sent to Earth to perform good deeds. He befriends Fung, a struggling restaurant owner, and Fung’s son Ben, helping the eatery thrive and protecting them from the loan shark Mo. Meanwhile, he courts Fung’s younger sister Ellen. When Mo discovers Money God, he tries to exploit him but fails, drawing the attention of police, triads and even ghost‑hunters as the deity’s fame spreads across Hong Kong.
Kung Hei Fat Choy Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- car
- girl
- world
- power
Kung Hei Fat Choy Cast & Characters
Alan Tam leads the cast as Money God, with Ann Bridgewater as Ellen Fung and Dean Shek Tin as Mr. Fung.
- Alan Tam as Money God
- Ann Bridgewater as Ellen Fung
- Dean Shek Tin as Mr. Fung
- George Lam Tsz-Cheung as Mr Mo
Also Starring in Kung Hei Fat Choy
· 11 more- Michael Chan Wai-Man Ah Man
- Shing Fui-On
- Tsui Hark Grabbing Gold
- Raymond Wong Pak-Ming Grabbing Gold
- Walter Tso Tat-Wah Superintendant of Police
- Shing Fu-On Mr Mo's Thug
- Yu Miu-Lin
- Chan Chi-Fai
- Karl Maka Grabbing Gold
- Yu Chi-Ming
- Bin Bin
Kung Hei Fat Choy Plot Summary
What happens in Kung Hei Fat Choy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Money God, Alan Tam, has caused trouble in Heaven and, as punishment, is sent to Earth to do good deeds for mankind. ” When Money God crashes into Hong Kong, the impact opens a massive hole and triggers a series of blackouts that throw the city into confusion. Among the early arrivals are policemen and journalists, including Ellen Fung, Ann Bridgewater, who catches sight of the odd deity amidst the crowd. Because of his unusual Hanfu attire, he’s quickly mistaken for a mental patient and chased through the streets. He escapes into a water bottle that is then picked up by Ben, the boy nephew of Ellen.
Full summary
The whole story of Kung Hei Fat Choy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kung Hei Fat Choy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the celestial character known as Money God?
Kung Hei Fat Choy Also Known As
Also known as “恭喜发财”.
- Also known as
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- 恭喜发财
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Kung Hei Fat Choy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kung Hei Fat Choy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kung Hei Fat Choy?
Kung Hei Fat Choy runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Kung Hei Fat Choy released?
Kung Hei Fat Choy was released on February 15, 1985.
Who is in the cast of Kung Hei Fat Choy?
Kung Hei Fat Choy stars Alan Tam as Money God, Ann Bridgewater as Ellen Fung and Dean Shek Tin as Mr. Fung, among 15 credited actors.
Does Kung Hei Fat Choy have a post-credit scene?
No. Kung Hei Fat Choy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kung Hei Fat Choy in?
The original language of Kung Hei Fat Choy is Cantonese.
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