Odd Couple (1979) movie poster

Odd Couple

1979 · 97 min · Director: Lau Kar-Wing

Odd Couple (1979) is an action film, directed by Lau Kar-Wing. It stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Lau Kar-Wing. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Odd Couple Is About

A master of the spear and a master of the sword meet on a mountaintop every ten years to fight, and every time it ends in a draw. In the end they accept that neither will beat the other. They find a new solution: each will take on a student, train him, and let the account be settled in the next generation. There is a curious choice in Lau Kar-wing's Hong Kong film: Sammo Hung and Lau Kar-wing play both masters, and the same pair play both students. Four parts belong to two actors. The fights are built around weapons, and the film shifts between comedy and seriousness without ever stopping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odd Couple about?

A master of the spear and a master of the sword meet on a mountaintop every ten years to fight, and every time it ends in a draw. In the end they accept that neither will beat the other.

Where can I watch Odd Couple?

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How long is Odd Couple?

Odd Couple runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Odd Couple come out?

Odd Couple was released in 1979.

Who directed Odd Couple?

Odd Couple was directed by Lau Kar-Wing.

Who stars in Odd Couple?

Odd Couple stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Lau Kar-Wing, Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Dean Shek Tin.

What is Odd Couple's rating?

Odd Couple holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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