The Mad Monk
1993 · 89 min · ★ 5.8 · Action, Comedy, Fantasy
The gods in heaven complain to the Jade Emperor about the malicious practical jokes played on them by Dragon Fighter Lohan.
Directed by Johnnie To · Written by Sandy Shaw Lai-King
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Stephen Chow Dragon Fighter Lo Han -
Maggie Cheung Nine Lives Whore -
Ng Man-Tat Tiger Fighter Han Lo -
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang Chu Ta Chung -
Wong Yat-Fei Unicorn -
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung -
Poon Hang-Sang 国清寺住持 -
Michael Chan Wai-Man Earth God -
Anita Mui Yim-Fong Goddess of Mercy -
Lau Kong Magistrate Lee Mo Chun -
Gabriel Wong Yat-Shan Young Man with Pregnant Wife -
Michelle Sima Pregnant Wife
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