Michael Hui

Acting

Michael Hui

Born September 3, 1942 · Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (age 83)

Michael Hui Koon-Man (Chinese: 許冠文) is a Hong Kong film comedian, scriptwriter and director. He is the eldest of the Hui brothers (together with Ricky and Sam Hui) who remain three of the most prominent figures in Hong Kong entertainment circle. Michael Hui is considered by many critics to be the foremost comedian in the Hong Kong film industry before Stephen Chow Sing-Chi.

Known For

The Cannonball RunThe Cannonball Run · 1981
The Cannonball Run
6.11981
MovieActionComedy
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
The ProsecutorThe Prosecutor · 2024
The Prosecutor
7.12024
MovieActionDrama
A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.
Rob-B-HoodRob-B-Hood · 2006
Rob-B-Hood
7.02006
MovieDramaAction
For never-do-well compulsive gambler Fong, there's only one thing more fearsome than debtors at his doorstep - having to coax a crying baby. But what if the baby becomes his golden goose to fend off his debtors? Can he overcome his phobia of diapers, milk bottles, and cloying lullabies?
The Last DanceThe Last Dance · 2024
The Last Dance
7.92024
MovieDrama
Despite the pandemic sending most industries into recession, debt-ridden wedding planner Dominic (Dayo WONG) gets a miraculous chance to turn things around when a funeral planner retires and passes the baton to him. His creative gimmicks for funerals help his business find unexpected success, but Dominic’s biggest obstacle is winning the approval of respected and sternly traditional Taoist priest, Master Man (Michael HUI). After some unordinary funerals, Dominic gradually understands Master Man’s code of ethics and the meaning behind each farewell.
The Private EyesThe Private Eyes · 1976
The Private Eyes
6.41976
MovieComedyThriller
The kingpin of the Manix Private Detective Agency and his fellow detective solve cases together.
Chinese BoxChinese Box · 1997
Chinese Box
5.81997
MovieDramaRomance
The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.
The Snowball on a Sunny DayThe Snowball on a Sunny Day · 2026
The Snowball on a Sunny Day
6.02026
MovieFamilyComedy
Kam Muiday (Elaine JIN) has long been asking her granddaughter Sunnie Lam (CHUNG Suet Ying) to buy the same set of lucky numbers in each Mark Six lottery ticket for years. However, fate played a cruel trick. During the Lunar New Year’s "Snowball Draws", Sunnie was unable to place the bet, and that set of lucky numbers won a jackpot of HK$ 88.88 million. Not wanting to shatter grandmother's dream, Sunnie borrowed a villa from her filming colleague Jay Lai (Edan LUI), claiming that it was purchased with the winnings. Sunnie's father, Ken Lam (Jiro LEE), mother Charlotte Tong (Harriet YEUNG), and younger brother Harry Lam (LI Hoi Lam Marek), moved into the villa with her grandmother. Living together under one roof gradually healed their once-distant relationships and brought them closer. However, an unexpected incident ultimately revealed this well-intentioned "villa lie"...
The WarlordThe Warlord · 1972
The Warlord
6.41972
MovieComedyWar
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.

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The Snowball on a Sunny DayThe Snowball on a Sunny Day · 2026
The Snowball on a Sunny Day
6.02026
MovieFamilyComedy
Kam Muiday (Elaine JIN) has long been asking her granddaughter Sunnie Lam (CHUNG Suet Ying) to buy the same set of lucky numbers in each Mark Six lottery ticket for years. However, fate played a cruel trick. During the Lunar New Year’s "Snowball Draws", Sunnie was unable to place the bet, and that set of lucky numbers won a jackpot of HK$ 88.88 million. Not wanting to shatter grandmother's dream, Sunnie borrowed a villa from her filming colleague Jay Lai (Edan LUI), claiming that it was purchased with the winnings. Sunnie's father, Ken Lam (Jiro LEE), mother Charlotte Tong (Harriet YEUNG), and younger brother Harry Lam (LI Hoi Lam Marek), moved into the villa with her grandmother. Living together under one roof gradually healed their once-distant relationships and brought them closer. However, an unexpected incident ultimately revealed this well-intentioned "villa lie"...

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