Millionaire Cop
Millionaire Cop

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Millionaire Cop

1993
Movie
91 min
Cantonese

A police detective (Aaron Kwok) must pose as the son of a millionaire to catch a kidnapping ring. Trouble starts when the policeman's girlfriend starts working for the businessman.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Wai Man YiuGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A goofy, street-smart cop is partnered with a beautiful, wealthy heiress to solve a series of crimes. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, they gradually develop a grudging respect and attraction as they navigate dangerous situations and uncover a conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Millionaire Cop was a commercial success in Hong Kong, capitalizing on the popular comedic style of Stephen Chow and the charisma of Anita Yuen. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and humor, but some criticism for its predictable plot and over-reliance on Chow's comedic formula.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and Stephen Chow's signature comedic performance.

  • The chemistry between the leads was a highlight for many viewers.

  • Some critics found the plot to be formulaic and less innovative than other films in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong enjoyment of the film's comedic elements and the dynamic between Stephen Chow and Anita Yuen. Many found it a fun and entertaining watch, though some noted it adhered to typical Hong Kong action-comedy tropes.

Fun Fact

This film marked a significant collaboration between Stephen Chow and Anita Yuen, two of Hong Kong's biggest stars of the era, and was a box office hit, further cementing Chow's status as the 'King of Comedy'.

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