
The Romancing Star (1987) on Netflix
Dumped by his girlfriend, Ah Fat repairs cars with buddies Traffic Light and Ugly for boss Ken. In Penang, they meet Tung Tung and Man Chi and settle it with poker.
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Plot summary
Ah Fat works in a garage, foul-mouthed and surrounded by two close buddies, Traffic Light and Ugly. The garage belongs to Ken, a harsh and stingy boss, yet the four of them are warm friends. Ah Fat's girlfriend has dumped him, so Ken proposes a tour to Penang to lift his spirits. On the beach there the men spot Tung Tung and Man Chi strolling as if they were very rich, and a courtship contest begins. To settle it they play poker. Ah Fat wins and picks Tung Tung as his sole target, and the rules oblige Ken, Traffic Light and Ugly to compete for Man Chi.
Cast
Yun-Fat Chowas Wong Yat Fat (as Chow Yun Fat)
Eric Tsang Chi-Waias Ugly
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheungas Traffic Light
Stanley Fung Shui-Fanas Ken Lau Tin Kin
Maggie Cheungas Tung Tung
Sharla Cheungas Ah Man (as Man Cheung)
Wong Jingas Tour guide
Philip Chanas Kenny
- Kwok Wing Haas Mr. Chiu's Guard
Eric Tsangas Ugly
Pak-Cheung Chanas Traffic Light
Stanley Sui-Fan Fungas Uncle Ken (as Shui-Fan Fung)

















