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Mr. Nice Guy (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Mr. Nice Guy is a 1997 action comedy starring Richard Norton as Giancarlo Lucchetti, Judy Green and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $18.8 million worldwide.

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Mr. Nice Guy (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Action , Crime , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr. Nice Guy About?

The premise of Mr. Nice Guy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a chaotic drug bust goes wrong, a Chinese chef finds himself tangled with a plucky news reporter who captured the incident on tape. Both are thrust into a chase as rival gangs hunt the incriminating video. The unlikely duo battles street thugs, uses tricks, and learns that fighting first and apologizing later can be a recipe for survival.

Mr. Nice Guy Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • man murders a woman
  • woman wears a bra and panties
  • body lands on a car
  • child in jeopardy
  • dark comedy
  • bikini
  • martial arts action
  • gang
  • gangster
  • drugs
  • reporter
  • chef
+38 more
  • chinese
  • television
  • cook
  • drug lord
  • journalist
  • police detective
  • detective
  • police
  • apartment
  • male female relationship
  • fight
  • cocaine
  • melbourne australia
  • videotape
  • chase
  • martial arts
  • wedding
  • biker gang
  • motorcycle gang
  • morse code
  • cement mixer
  • babysitter
  • fountain
  • tied up
  • rope
  • hospital
  • restaurant
  • stalker
  • stalking
  • stick fight
  • knife fight
  • head butt
  • hit with a chair
  • breaking a bottle over someone's head
  • investigation
  • bodyguard
  • security guard
  • walkie talkie
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Cast & crew

Mr. Nice Guy Cast & Characters

Richard Norton leads the cast as Giancarlo Lucchetti, with Judy Green as Tina and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Diana.

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Plot

Mr. Nice Guy Plot Summary

What happens in Mr. Nice Guy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Giancarlo, the Italian mob boss, discovers that his lover Tina is actually a mole for the Demons and has her buried alive at a mining site. Later, journalist Diana records footage of a cocaine deal between the mob and The Demons. During the deal, Gronk, the Demons’ leader, is killed, and a violent gunfight erupts. Giancarlo spots Diana and her partner Richard, and orders the mob to pursue them. Richard is captured while Diana manages to escape, running into the TV chef Jackie, who offers shelter and aid.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr. Nice Guy, scene by scene

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Box office

Mr. Nice Guy Box Office

Mr. Nice Guy grossed $18.8 million worldwide. $12.7 million came from the US and Canada and $6.1 million (32%) from the rest of the world.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.8M

US & Canada
$12.7M
International
$6.1M
US & Canada 68% Rest of the world 32%
Videos

Mr. Nice Guy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mr. Nice Guy.

Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr. Nice Guy?

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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Who is the Italian mob boss who orders the pursuit of Diana and Richard?
Details

Mr. Nice Guy Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Yat goh ho yan” and “El superchef”.

Also known as
  • Yat goh ho yan
  • El superchef
  • SuperChef
  • No More Mr. Nice Guy
  • Un sacré bon gars
  • Mr. Mõnus kutt
  • Mr. Nice Guy & Jackie Chanin Ensi-Isku
  • Mr. Nice Guy - Erst kämpfen, dann fragen
  • A Nice Guy
  • Yi ge hao ren
  • Mister Cool
  • Мистер Крутой
+22 more
  • El super chef
  • Jackie, a jó fiú
  • Terč
  • Ação Total
  • 一个好人
  • בחור קשוח
  • Містер Крутий
  • Mr. Nice Guy: Bom de Briga
  • Fırtına Adam
  • آقای بچه مثبت
  • ใหญ่ทับใหญ่
  • 나이스 가이
  • Добро момче
  • Băiat de treabă
  • Przyjemniaczek
  • Fešák
  • El Invencible
  • Dobričina
  • Chàng Trai Tốt Bụng
  • Geras vyrukas
  • El superxef
  • ナイスガイ

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FAQ

Mr. Nice Guy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. Nice Guy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Nice Guy?

Mr. Nice Guy runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Mr. Nice Guy released?

Mr. Nice Guy was released on January 31, 1997.

Who is in the cast of Mr. Nice Guy?

Mr. Nice Guy stars Richard Norton as Giancarlo Lucchetti, Judy Green as Tina and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Diana, among 88 credited actors.

How much did Mr. Nice Guy make at the box office?

Mr. Nice Guy grossed $18.8 million worldwide ($12.7 million domestic, $6.1 million international).

Does Mr. Nice Guy have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Nice Guy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mr. Nice Guy in?

The original language of Mr. Nice Guy is Cantonese.

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