
The Extra
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
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- Language
- Cantonese
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Release dates
Hong KongHK
- Theatrical12 Sept 1998
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Extra released?
- The Extra was released on 12 September 1998.
- Where can I watch The Extra online?
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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.












