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The Extra

6.0(1)19981h 34m1

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.

  • TMDB

    6.0/10

    1 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Cantonese

Top billed cast

Release dates

  • Hong KongHK

    • Theatrical12 Sept 1998

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When was The Extra released?
The Extra was released on 12 September 1998.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for The Extra?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Extra is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Extra?
The Extra holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
Who directed The Extra?
The Extra (1998) was directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.
How long is The Extra?
The Extra runs for 1h 34m.

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