The Extra
Originally released in 1998. The Extra is a comedy film. directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.
Starring Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, and Law Kar-Ying
Synopsis
Director Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways) skewers contemporary Hong Kong in the hilarious satire The Extra! Alfred Cheung stars as an unemployed film extra who considers employment in a bawdy Category III film to make ends meet. The truth is he'd rather not participate in something so sordid, but with the Asian Financial Crisis casting a threatening shadow over 1998 Hong Kong, a guy has to do what's necessary just to survive! And if that means sacrificing a little pride - or even baring some skin - then so be it! Thanks to its uncommon script, The Extra manages to take Hong Kong film industry and use it as a springboard for an intelligent and satirical take on the greater problems facing average Hong Kong citizens. Plus it makes time for laughs, and features a galaxy of familiar Hong Kong Cinema names, including Christine Ng, Simon Lui, Law Ka Ying, Almen Wong Pui Ha, and Francis Ng.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Mobile Film Production Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Extra about?
Director Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways) skewers contemporary Hong Kong in the hilarious satire The Extra! Alfred Cheung stars as an unemployed film extra who considers employment in a bawdy Categor...
Who directed The Extra?
The Extra was directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.
How long is The Extra?
The Extra has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Extra released?
The Extra was released on September 12, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Extra?
The main cast of The Extra includes Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Law Kar-Ying, Christine Ng Wing-Mei, May Law Koon-Lan.