The Romancing Star
1987, Cantonese. Directed by Wong Jing.
Wong, a mechanic who falls for a beautiful rich girl played by Maggie Cheung. When Wong finds out his friend also like her, he must fight him for her attention.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Wong JingDirector
- Chow Yun-FatWong Yat Fat
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiUgly
- Natalis Chan Pak-cheungTraffic Light
- Stanley Fung Shui-FanKen Lau Tin Kin
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukTung Tung
- Sharla Cheung ManAh Man
- Wong JingTour guide
- Stuart Yung Sai-kitChiu Ting-Sin
- Wong SanMr Diu
- Philip Chan Yan-kinKenny
- Wong Tin-lamTung Tung's father
- So Hang-SuenTung Tung's mother
Details
- Released
- 25 June 1987
- Original title
- 精裝追女仔
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wong Jing
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The Romancing Star: quick answers
What comes after The Romancing Star?
Next in the series: The Romancing Star II (1988) and The Romancing Star III (1989).
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How long is The Romancing Star?
The Romancing Star runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is The Romancing Star on?
The Romancing Star isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Romancing Star?
If you liked The Romancing Star, try He's a Woman, She's a Man, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, Yoh! Bestie.
Who directed The Romancing Star?
The Romancing Star (1987) was directed by Wong Jing and stars Chow Yun-Fat, Eric Tsang Chi-wai, Natalis Chan Pak-cheung.