The Extras
1978, Cantonese. Directed by Yim Ho.
Hakky Ho (James Yi Lui) holds on to his love of acting and dreams of being a star despite the chaotic, brutal, low-paying, hilarious reality of life as an extra. He falls in love with fellow extra Siu-Fong (Idy Chan), but the star (Kenneth Tsang) wants her for his next extra-marital conquest.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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- Released
- 14 December 1978
- Original title
- 茄哩啡
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ronny Yu, Yim Ho, Philip Chan Yan-kin
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The Extras runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is The Extras on?
The Extras isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 December 1978. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Extras?
If you liked The Extras, try Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Driver's Ed, House of Fury.
Who directed The Extras?
The Extras (1978) was directed by Yim Ho and stars James Yi Lui, Kenneth Tsang, Idy Chan Yuk-Lin.