By Hook or By Crook
1980, Cantonese. Directed by Karl Maka.
'FLOWER KID' was a 'Robin Hood' type of hero who robs the rich and gives the poor. He was adored by many people especially a kid named 'FATSO', who considered himself as 'FLOWER KID jr.' Madam Bee, a woman of guts and evil hated 'FLOWER KID' because he once refused to kill her husband. She then married a rich 'Big Shot' and used his money and power to hire a bounty hunter called 'SKINNY'. Skinny caught the imitating hero 'Fatso'. They fought, understood, became good friends and went on look for 'Flower Kid'...
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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By Hook or By Crook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Karl MakaDirector
- Sammo Hung Kam-boFatso
- Wu MaFlower Kid
- Karl MakaButcher Wing
- Dean Shek TinSkinny Gee
- Paul Chung FatChung Fa-Pai, the Golden Killer
- Tang ChingMillionaire Chin Pai Wen
- Lam Ching-yingSkinny's Hired Thug Leader
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiNever Miss
- Yolande Yau Pui-LingLady Chin
- Tai SanLady Chin's Lover
- Hon Kwok-choiGang Leader
- Johnny Cheung WaGangster
Details
- Released
- 7 August 1980
- Original title
- 鹹魚翻生
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Raymond Wong Pak-Ming
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By Hook or By Crook runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is By Hook or By Crook on?
By Hook or By Crook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like By Hook or By Crook?
If you liked By Hook or By Crook, try Trouble Man, Fight Back to School 2, Fearless Hyena 2.
Who directed By Hook or By Crook?
By Hook or By Crook (1980) was directed by Karl Maka and stars Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Wu Ma, Karl Maka.