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Action comedy

Mismatched Couples (1985): Cast

Mismatched Couples (1985) movie poster

Mismatched Couples is a 1985 action comedy starring Donnie Yen as Eddie, May Lo Mei-Wei and Yuen Woo-Ping. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Mismatched Couples (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Action , Romance , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mismatched Couples About?

The premise of Mismatched Couples without spoilers.

Eddie (Donnie Yen) excels at martial arts and break‑dancing. His cousin Stella (May Lo) secretly loves him, though Eddie’s heart belongs elsewhere. When Eddie helps street vendor Mini (Yuen Woo‑Ping) after police confiscate his stall, Mini moves in with Eddie, Stella and Eddie’s sister (Wong Wan‑Si), sparking awkward romances under one roof. Meanwhile, the formidable fighter Power (Dick Wei) admires Eddie’s skill, challenges him and kidnaps Stella when Eddie refuses. Determined to rescue her, Eddie faces Power in a decisive showdown.

Mismatched Couples Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • opera
  • gym
  • leotard
  • weightlifting
  • barbell
  • poverty
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Cast & crew

Mismatched Couples Cast & Characters

Donnie Yen leads the cast as Eddie, with May Lo Mei-Wei as Stella and Yuen Woo-Ping as Mini.

Also Starring in Mismatched Couples

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Details

Mismatched Couples Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Love Meets the Match” and “Ching fung dik sau”.

Also known as
  • Love Meets the Match
  • Ching fung dik sau
  • 情逢敌手
  • 정봉적수
  • Tình Địch

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Mismatched Couples FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mismatched Couples, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mismatched Couples?

Mismatched Couples runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Mismatched Couples released?

Mismatched Couples was released on April 3, 1985.

Who is in the cast of Mismatched Couples?

Mismatched Couples stars Donnie Yen as Eddie, May Lo Mei-Wei as Stella and Yuen Woo-Ping as Mini, among 15 credited actors.

Does Mismatched Couples have a post-credit scene?

No. Mismatched Couples has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mismatched Couples in?

The original language of Mismatched Couples is Cantonese.

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