The Reckless Cricket
1979, Cantonese. Directed by Kuei Chih-hung.
Cricket (Hon Kwok-Choi) wants to be a kung fu master so he can marry Ah Zhu (Yau Chui-Ling) because her father thinks he is weak. So she gives him gold bars to get proper training. Cricket encounters various teachers that are really con men that take his gold yet Cricket still manages to learn kung fu to face those standing in his way.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kuei Chih-hungDirector
- Hon Kwok-choiLan Tau Shuai [crapy Head cricket]
- Yau Chui-LingAh Zhu
- Lo LiehBeggar master [Guest]
- Bruce Tong Yim-ChaanEagle Style
- Addy Sung Gam-LoiSouth Fist North Leg
- Chiang TaoDragon Style [w. bird cage]
- Wong Shu-tongSnake style [w. white fan]
- Lee Hoi-SangStreet performer
- Ng Hong-SangStreet performer
- Mak Wa-Meiteahouse lady
- Lau Yat-fanAh Zhu's father
- Wong Ching-Hofake master
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1979
- Original title
- 奇門怪招爛頭蟀
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Szeto On
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The Reckless Cricket runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Reckless Cricket isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Reckless Cricket?
If you liked The Reckless Cricket, try Fist of Fury 1991, The Prodigal Son, The Inspector Wears Skirts.
Who directed The Reckless Cricket?
The Reckless Cricket (1979) was directed by Kuei Chih-hung and stars Hon Kwok-choi, Yau Chui-Ling, Lo Lieh.