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Pantyhose Hero

Original title: Zhi fen shuang xiong
  • 1990
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
241
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Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Alan Tam in Pantyhose Hero (1990)
ParodyActionComedyThriller

Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.

  • Director
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
  • Writers
    • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
    • Barry Wong
  • Stars
    • Philip Chan
    • Billy Sau Yat Ching
    • Kam Kong Chow
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    241
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writers
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
    • Stars
      • Philip Chan
      • Billy Sau Yat Ching
      • Kam Kong Chow
    • 6User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Philip Chan
    Philip Chan
    • Officer Raiding Gay Bar
    Billy Sau Yat Ching
    Billy Sau Yat Ching
    • Boss' assistant
    Kam Kong Chow
    Kam Kong Chow
    • Gangster
    Jaclyn Chu
    Jaclyn Chu
    • Inspector Chu Hui Wen
    Tau Chu
    Tau Chu
    • Gangster
    Paul Chun
    Paul Chun
    • Captain Chan
    Fat Chung
    Fat Chung
    • Chainsaw Robber
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Jeff Lau
    Man-Chung Lam
    Man-Chung Lam
    • Sushi Chef
    Ricky Lau
    Ricky Lau
    • Taxi Driver
    Raymond Lee
    Wai-Cheung Mak
    Wai-Cheung Mak
    • Gangster
    Tom Poon
    Tom Poon
    • Dick Tsao
    Tai-Bo
    Tai-Bo
    • Man kiiled at construction site
    Siu Tak-Foo
    Siu Tak-Foo
    • Thug
    • (as Te Hu Hsiao)
    Alan Tam
    Alan Tam
    • Alan…
    James Tien
    James Tien
    • Tsen
    Joan Lai-Kau Tong
    Joan Lai-Kau Tong
    • Chu Hui-wen
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writers
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
    • All cast & crew
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    8Jimmy-86

    Gay and hilarious martial arts movie!

    This is a fun action gung fu movie where Sammo plays a detective investigating the murder of homosexual men. In order to apprehend the killer, Sammo and his partner has to dress up in gay fashion, act gay and pretend to be a gay couple. Sammo's character is homophobic, therefore he has a difficult time coping with the people he meets at the gay bar. But he knows in order to get clues for the murder case, he has to change teams. Sammo is also a great athlete, believe it or not, he does his own stunts and fighting scenes. Great martial arts and hilarious scenes! Enjoy! 8/10!.
    6Leofwine_draca

    A comedy of stereotypes

    A politically incorrect action comedy from Hong Kong. Sammo directs and stars, with Alan Tam supporting him; for ridiculous reasons they're cops who have to go undercover as a gay couple in order to track down a serial killer targeting homosexuals. CRUISING this isn't! It's a cheesy caper full of gay stereotypes and outrageous behaviour. Star cameos add to the fun value, and there are numerous fight scenes which aren't among Sammo's best, but nonetheless add energy to the production, particularly at the climax.
    6OllieSuave-007

    A silly action comedy flick.

    This is a silly Hong Kong comedy flick starring Sammo Hung and Alan Tam as two undercover policemen. They pose as a gay couple in order to investigate a ring of homicides plaguing Hong Kong.

    When I first saw the trailer for this movie I was pretty excited to see it. Alan Tam acting gay was hilarious, and him partnering up with Sammo Hung is something I haven't seen on the screen before - pretty entertaining to see.

    The film does drag on a bit toward the middle of the movie, then it's more of the usual kidnapping and action that becomes pretty cliché in these movies. It's not all a bad a movie, just more of the same.

    Grade C
    10spiney-4

    A unique martial arts movie

    This Sammo Hung action-comedy is often cited as his most politically incorrect film, along with the more recent flick 'Don't Give a Damn'. This is a fair assessment, although this minor classic of Hong Kong cinema should not be dismissed for this reason.

    The story involves the search for a serial killer of gay men; crude and often amusing jokes come thick and fast as Hung and cop partner Alan Tam go undercover as homosexuals. Thankfully, the movie never truly degenerates into homophobia, and remains fairly agreeable throughout.

    The fight scenes, as choreographed by Sammo himself, are mostly on the short side but masterfully performed and extremely powerful. However, the violence in the film is graphic and occasionally shocking- so be warned.

    Overall, if you can stomach the heady mix of controversial comedy and hard-hitting action, you'll have a rollicking time.
    10jordondave-28085

    The dangerous fight sequences over shadow the set up and comedy nuances

    (1990) Pantyhose Hero (In Chinese with English subtitles) ACTION/ COMEDY

    Stunts choreographed, produced, directed and starred Sammo Hung Kam Bo as he plays undercover policeman, Lau along with his partner, (Alan Tam) which the comedy falls flat, but the action sequences are top notch and are well choreographed who he was still in his prime! Movie centers on a serial killer who's also known as the 'pantyhose killer' (Tom Poon) hence the title which is nothing but an excuse to showcase Sammo's fast and furious martial art skills! Dismissal story line and comedy routines but the action sequences gets.

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1990 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Pantyhose Killer
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production company
      • Bojon Films Company Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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