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The Extra (1998)

Original title: 失業特工隊

1998-09-12 · 1h 34m · CN
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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.

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Alfred Cheung Kin-TingDirector

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Alfred Cheung Kin-TingAlfred Cheung Kin-TingFrancis Ng Chun-YuFrancis Ng Chun-YuLaw Kar-YingLaw Kar-YingChristine Ng Wing-meiChristine Ng Wing-meiMay Law Koon-LanMay Law Koon-LanAlmen WongAlmen WongSimon Lui Yu-YeungSimon Lui Yu-YeungKaren Tong Bo-YueKaren Tong Bo-YueJohn Ching TungJohn Ching TungKarel Wong Chi-YeungKarel Wong Chi-YeungMang HoiMang HoiFrankie Ng Chi-HungFrankie Ng Chi-Hung

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference167042Actor preference167042 · 206004 · 232234Country preferenceHkDecade preference1990

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Frequently asked questions about The Extra

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 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.

How long is The Extra?

The Extra has a runtime of 94 minutes.