Lawyer Lawyer (1997)
Original title: 算死草
Lawyer Lawyer is a 1997 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Joe Ma Wai-Ho, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Stephen Chow, Eric Kot Man-Fai and Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching.
Stephen Chow plays a selfish yet in some places kind hearted barrister who tricks his servant in doing things for his own benefit. Eric Kot playing the servant is misguided by what he thinks is love and leaves Chow vowing that he will never need Chow's help again in life. Shortly afterwards Kot gets into some big trouble (due to be executed) with the British and calls on Chow for help. Chow tries to help his client, but is fish out of water when he has to fight this court room case according to western rules.
Quick answers
What is Lawyer Lawyer about?
Stephen Chow plays a selfish yet in some places kind hearted barrister who tricks his servant in doing things for his own benefit. Eric Kot playing the servant is misguided by what he thinks is love and leaves Chow vowing that he will never need Chow's help again in life. Shortly afterwards Kot gets into some big trouble (due to be executed) with the British and calls on Chow for help. Chow tries to help his client, but is fish out of water when he has to fight this court room case according to western rules.
When was Lawyer Lawyer released?
Lawyer Lawyer was released on 31 July 1997.
How long is Lawyer Lawyer?
Lawyer Lawyer runs 1h 25m.
Who made Lawyer Lawyer?
Lawyer Lawyer was directed by Joe Ma Wai-Ho.
Cast
- Stephen Chow as Chan Mon Gut
- Eric Kot Man-Fai as Ho Foon
- Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching as Lotus Shui
- Karen Mok Man-Wai as Wu-Man
- Nancy Lan Sai as Man's Friend
- Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Buddhist Monk
- Law Kar-Ying as Fong Tong Ken
- Wyman Wong Wai-Man as Brother Lone
- Chung King-Fai as Sir Ho Sai
- Bowie Lam Bo-Yee as Ho Chung
- Moses Chan Ho as Ho Chun
- Lee Kin-Yan as Yan