The Hui Brothers Comedy Classics 許氏兄弟喜劇時代系列 (2016) (Blu Ray) (5-Movie Set) (Remastered) (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version)
| Also known as: | Always On My Mind / Mr. Coconut / Chicken and Duck Talk / The Magic Touch / Front Page |
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| Artist Name(s): | Sam Hui (Actor) | Michael Hui (Actor) | Ricky Hui (Actor) |
| Blu-ray Region Code: | All Region |
| Release Date: | 2016-12-02 |
| Language: | Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Subtitles: | English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Italian |
| Country of Origin: | Hong Kong |
| Picture Format: | [HD] High Definition |
| Sound Information: | Dolby Digital 2.0 |
| Disc Format(s): | Blu-ray |
| Screen Resolution: | 1080p (1920 x 1080 progressive scan) |
| Video Codecs: | AVC (MPEG-4 Part 10) |
| Publisher: | Asia Video (HK) |
| Package Weight: | 450 (g) |
Always On My Mind (1993)
“Always On My Mind” 1993 is about self-discovery of a man after being diagnosed with an incurable disease. Michael Hui plays the title role as the coward newscaster-turned-opportunistic-moneygrubber, with much help from his “beloved” family. “Always On My Mind” is a vicious satire that exposes the media industry as somewhat fraudulent, weak, and shallow. All these end up to a rare comedy with a refined combination of laughter’s with tears and happiness with sorrow.
Mr. Coconut (1989)
Michael Hui plays warm-hearted China-man comes to urban Hong Kong where he meets family, mobile phones and insurance fraud. This all-star cast comedy topped 1989 Chinese New Year Box-office and ranked No.3 film of 1989.
Chicken And Duck Talk (1988)
One of Hong Kong’s best-loved and critically-acclaimed comedies about Chinese roast duck vs American fried chicken. This satire topped Hong Kong box-office fo summer 1988 and won the American Film Institute’s Best Actor Award in 1989.
The Magic Touch (1992)
Michael Hui plays fortune-telling con man/psychic who suddenly “sees the future”. This sci-fi satire was one of Hong Kong’s top grossing films of 1992. Michael was awarded Distinguished Film Artist by Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Front Page (1990)
The funny detectives from The Private Eyes (Mr Boo!) adopted “paparazzi” journalism. This social satire stars all three Hui Brothers – Michael, Sam and Ricky. Ranked No.3 blockbuster of 1990. Michael won the Hong Artists’ Guild Actor of the year Award.
*** Digitally Remastered. Meticulously Restored. Presented in Full HD. ***
