Teppanyaki
1984 · 91 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy
Mr. Wong (Michael Hui) is the chief chef in a Teppanyaki restaurant. His overbearing wife and sadistic father-in-law make his home life a misery, so he spends all day dreaming about his dream girl, Sissy (Sally Yeh). When she comes into the restaurant, Wong seizes the opportunity and arranges to take her on a tour of the Paradise Island. Unfortunately, his wife and her friend go with him.
Directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man · Written by Michael Hui Koon-Man
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Michael Hui Koon-Man Johnny Huang / Johnny Wong -
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen Sisi -
Frances Yip Sally -
Lo Hoi-Pang Ying's father -
Paul Che Biu-Law Che / Tallboy -
Chow Mei-Yee Ying -
Hui Ying-Sau Johnny's Grandfather - Y Yue Tau-Wan On plane [cameo]
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Michael Lai Siu-Tin Pierre - D David Cheung Pierre's Friend
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Bonnie Wong Man-Wai - L Lee Yin-Ping
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