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The Greatest Civil War on Earth (1961): Cast

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The Greatest Civil War on Earth is a 1961 comedy directed by Wong Tin-Lam, starring Liu En-Jia, Kelly Lai Chen and Kitty Ting Hao. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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The Greatest Civil War on Earth (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Wong Tin-Lam
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Greatest Civil War on Earth About?

The premise of The Greatest Civil War on Earth without spoilers.

Cheung, a Cantonese tailor, clashes with Northern Chinese tailor Li Si Bao over cultural, material and social disputes. Their shops sit side‑by‑side, igniting instant rivalry. The conflict escalates when Li’s family moves into the adjoining apartment that shares the same kitchen, living room and bathroom with Cheung, turning a professional feud into an all‑out battle.

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Cast & crew

The Greatest Civil War on Earth Cast

Liu En-Jia leads the cast, with Kelly Lai Chen and Kitty Ting Hao. Directed by Wong Tin-Lam; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Wong Tin-Lam

More films directed by Wong Tin-Lam: The Big Showdown, The Fist That Kills and The Wild, Wild Rose.

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The Greatest Civil War on Earth Also Known As

Also known as “Nan bei he”.

Also known as
  • Nan bei he

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The Greatest Civil War on Earth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Greatest Civil War on Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Greatest Civil War on Earth?

The Greatest Civil War on Earth runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was The Greatest Civil War on Earth released?

The Greatest Civil War on Earth was released on February 13, 1961.

Who directed The Greatest Civil War on Earth?

The Greatest Civil War on Earth was directed by Wong Tin-Lam.

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Who is in the cast of The Greatest Civil War on Earth?

The Greatest Civil War on Earth stars Liu En-Jia, Kelly Lai Chen and Kitty Ting Hao, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Greatest Civil War on Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. The Greatest Civil War on Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Greatest Civil War on Earth in?

The original language of The Greatest Civil War on Earth is Chinese.

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