Super Player (2010)
Original title: 大玩家
Super Player is a 2010 Chinese-language movie directed by Niu Chao-Yang. It stars Sun Xing, Xie Na and Vincent Chiu Yan-Jun.
Northern China, the present day. Jobless and penniless after being sacked by his boss, and deserted by his wife and young son, 42-year-old cook Erbao attempts suicide but is saved by a fairy, whose sole purpose is to make him happy. She grants him wishes, with the proviso that if he doesn't find happiness he should utter the magic phrase "I'm having a great time!" and he will be returned to the present for another wish. Erbao chooses to be a martial arts hero, a millionaire, a film star and a beautiful young woman but finds all of their lives have drawbacks. Finally, he asks to become an emperor in Ancient China.
Quick answers
What is Super Player about?
Northern China, the present day. Jobless and penniless after being sacked by his boss, and deserted by his wife and young son, 42-year-old cook Erbao attempts suicide but is saved by a fairy, whose sole purpose is to make him happy. She grants him wishes, with the proviso that if he doesn't find happiness he should utter the magic phrase "I'm having a great time!" and he will be returned to the present for another wish. Erbao chooses to be a martial arts hero, a millionaire, a film star and a beautiful young woman but finds all of their lives have drawbacks. Finally, he asks to become an emperor in Ancient China.
When was Super Player released?
Super Player was released on 25 November 2010.
Who made Super Player?
Super Player was directed by Niu Chao-Yang.
Cast
- Sun Xing as Er Bao
- Xie Na as Eighth Fairy
- Vincent Chiu Yan-Jun
- Gillian Chung as Beauty
- Huo Siyan as Yun Er
- Siqin Gaowa as The Emperor's Mother
- Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Movie star
- Max Mok Siu-Chung as Sifu
- Cynthia Khan as Sifu's wife
- Vincent Chiao En-chun as Emperor
- Xue Cun as Oligarch
- Jiang Hongbo as Er Bao's wife