The Lunatics
1986, Cantonese. Directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing.
A psychiatrist donates his time to help the mentally ill street people of Hong Kong. A reporter who hears about his activities accompanies him on his rounds.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Derek Yee Tung-SingDirector
- Stanley Fung Shui-FanDr. Tsui
- Deanie IpTina Lau
- Paul Chun PuiTsuen
- Dennis Chan Kwok-SanMing
- Chow Yun-FatChung
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiDoggie
- Season MaTeacher
- John Shum Kin-FunDr. Shum
- Ma Suk-JanCrazy old woman
- Lai SuenTsuen's mother
- Lo HungDoctor examining Tsuen
- Cheung HeiSong's lunatic friend
Details
- Released
- 5 June 1986
- Original title
- 癲佬正傳
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Derek Yee Tung-Sing
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Lunatics runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lunatics on?
The Lunatics isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 June 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lunatics?
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Who directed The Lunatics?
The Lunatics (1986) was directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing and stars Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Deanie Ip, Paul Chun Pui.