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Liang Po Po: The Movie (1999): Cast & Plot

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Liang Po Po: The Movie is a 1999 crime comedy directed by Teng Bee Lian, starring Jack Neo as Liang Po Po, Patricia Mok and Mark Lee. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Liang Po Po: The Movie (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Teng Bee Lian
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Liang Po Po: The Movie About?

The premise of Liang Po Po: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Liang Po Po: The Movie, a 1999 Singaporean comedy directed by Jack Neo, sees Neo himself cross‑dressing as the titular 85‑year‑old granny, affectionately called “Granny Neo.” Determined to prove she can still help society, Liang Po Po leaves her old‑folks home for a fresh start, only to discover that her trusting, naïve nature makes her vulnerable to exploitation.

Liang Po Po: The Movie Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • singapore
  • singaporean police
  • older person
  • gangster
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Liang Po Po: The Movie Cast & Characters

Jack Neo leads the cast as Liang Po Po, with Patricia Mok as Ah Lian and Mark Lee as Ah Beng. Directed by Teng Bee Lian; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Liang Po Po: The Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Liang Po Po: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The titular protagonist, an 85-year-old woman named Liang Po Po Jack Neo, flees her retirement home in search of a new chance to contribute to society and prove that age won’t stop her from making a difference.

Full summary

The whole story of Liang Po Po: The Movie, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Liang Po Po: The Movie?

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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Liang Po Po: The Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Liang Po Po: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Liang Po Po: The Movie?

Liang Po Po: The Movie runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Liang Po Po: The Movie released?

Liang Po Po: The Movie was released on February 11, 1999.

Who directed Liang Po Po: The Movie?

Liang Po Po: The Movie was directed by Teng Bee Lian.

Who is in the cast of Liang Po Po: The Movie?

Liang Po Po: The Movie stars Jack Neo as Liang Po Po, Patricia Mok as Ah Lian and Mark Lee as Ah Beng, among 17 credited actors.

Does Liang Po Po: The Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Liang Po Po: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Liang Po Po: The Movie in?

The original language of Liang Po Po: The Movie is Chinese.

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