Odd Couple (1979): Cast & Plot
Odd Couple is a 1979 action comedy starring Lau Kar-Wing as King of Spears / Stubborn Wing, Li Yin-Wan and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Gar Bo Films Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Odd Couple About?
The premise of Odd Couple without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Praised as perhaps the finest classical weapons film, it stars legendary martial‑arts master, director and choreographer Sammo Hung. The movie features spectacular, intricate sword‑ and spear‑based duels, with Hung and Lau Kar‑Wing playing both masters and their pupils. When the students are kidnapped, comic chaos erupts as the masters launch a daring rescue.
Odd Couple Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- slapstick comedy
- physical comedy
- kung fu comedy
- martial arts
- student
- bird in a cage
- rivalry
- rival
- sabre
- friendly rivalry
- master disciple relationship
- friendly rival
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- spear
- training
- teacher student relationship
- cult film
- swordplay
- kung fu classic
- fight
- kung fu
Odd Couple Cast & Characters
Lau Kar-Wing leads the cast as King of Spears / Stubborn Wing, with Li Yin-Wan as Lady with a Wiggle in Her Step and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as King of Sabres / Ah Yo.
- Lau Kar-Wing as King of Spears / Stubborn Wing
- Li Yin-Wan as Lady with a Wiggle in Her Step
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as King of Sabres / Ah Yo
- Bryan Leung as Laughing Bandit / Scarface
Also Starring in Odd Couple
· 30 more- Cheung Chok-Chow Tea House Boss (uncredited)
- Mars Potato
- Lam Ching-Ying Ha (Scarface's Fighter)
- Peter Chan Lung Pak Chow / Cloud Sabre
- Lau Chun Waiter (uncredited)
- Ho Pak-Kwong Playboy's Assistant
- Paul Chung Fat Ti (Scarface's Fighter) (uncredited)
- Wong Chi-Keung Handlebar's Thug (uncredited)
- Lee Hoi-Sang Handlebar-Moustached Thug
- Dean Shek Tin Master Rocking / Playboy
- Law Keung Handlebar's Thug (uncredited)
- Huang Ha Single Sabre Wu Li
- Yuen Miu Mo (Scarface's Fighter)
- Billy Chan Wui-Ngai Humpback / Tien
- Yeung Sai-Gwan Tiger Spear (uncredited)
- Tai San Playboy's Assistant (uncredited)
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- Yue Tau-Wan Cross-Eyed Messenger (uncredited)
- Man Sau Orange Seller (uncredited)
- Lung Ying Servant (uncredited)
- Chan Ming-Wai
- Karl Maka Challenges Cloud Sabre
- Benny Lai Keung-Kuen
- To Wai-Wo
- Ho Bo-Sing
- To Siu-Ming
- Wellson Chin Sing-Wai
- Chan Ling-Wai Playboy's Assistant (uncredited)
- Che Wing-Ming Swordsman Wu
- Sai Chai
- A Kau
Odd Couple Plot Summary
What happens in Odd Couple from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the Qing dynasty, two aging martial artists known for their signature weapons face a ritual they’ve followed for years: a timed duel that ends in a draw, a tradition they intend to pass to the next generation. The two masters are the King of Sabres, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, and the King of Spears, Lau Kar-Wing. To keep the flame alive, they agree to each take on a student and return ten years later with their pupils, letting the younger generation decide who truly embodies the superior teaching. The duo’s bond and rivalry are tempered by pride, discipline, and a deep sense of honor that has guided their lives for decades.
Full summary
The whole story of Odd Couple, scene by scene
Odd Couple Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Odd Couple.
How Well Do You Know Odd Couple?
9 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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What are the titles of the two aging martial artists in the film?
Odd Couple Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “搏命單刀奪命槍” and “홍금보의 박명단도탈명창”.
- Also known as
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- 搏命單刀奪命槍
- 홍금보의 박명단도탈명창
- Bo ming dan dao duo ming qiang
- Eternal Conflict
- Die tödliche Rache 2
- Bok meng daan diy duet meng cheung
- Shaolin Sabre vs Wu Tang Spear
- Вечная вражда
- The Odd Couple
- Combate sem Fim
- 박명단도탈명창
- 搏命单刀夺命枪
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- Kỳ Phùng Địch Thủ
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Odd Couple FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Odd Couple, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Odd Couple?
Odd Couple runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Odd Couple released?
Odd Couple was released on August 9, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Odd Couple?
Odd Couple stars Lau Kar-Wing as King of Spears / Stubborn Wing, Li Yin-Wan as Lady with a Wiggle in Her Step and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as King of Sabres / Ah Yo, among 34 credited actors.
Does Odd Couple have a post-credit scene?
No. Odd Couple has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Odd Couple in?
The original language of Odd Couple is Cantonese.
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