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Tricky Brains

1991 · 110 min · Director: Wong Jing

Tricky Brains (1991) is a comedy, directed by Wong Jing. It stars Andy Lau and Stephen Chow. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Tricky Brains Is About

Tricky Brains, written and directed by Wong Jing, who also appears in it, opened on February 2, 1991, and grossed over 31 million Hong Kong dollars there. Stephen Chow plays a con artist hired by an employer to ruin the life of the character played by Andy Lau, and the film is regarded as an early example of the mo lei tau, or nonsensical, comedy style that would later become Chow's signature. Who it's for: anyone curious about an early example of Stephen Chow's signature nonsensical comedy style, paired with Andy Lau. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a serious, restrained drama, since this is a loud mix of slapstick and workplace satire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tricky Brains about?

Tricky Brains, written and directed by Wong Jing, who also appears in it, opened on February 2, 1991, and grossed over 31 million Hong Kong dollars there. Stephen Chow plays a con artist hired by an employer to ruin the life of the character played by Andy Lau, and the film is regarded as an early example of the mo lei tau, or nonsensical, comedy style that would later become Chow's signature.

Where can I watch Tricky Brains?

Tricky Brains is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Tricky Brains?

Tricky Brains runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Tricky Brains come out?

Tricky Brains was released in 1991.

Who directed Tricky Brains?

Tricky Brains was directed by Wong Jing.

Who stars in Tricky Brains?

Tricky Brains stars Andy Lau, Stephen Chow, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching.

What is Tricky Brains's rating?

Tricky Brains holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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