Eight Taels of Gold (Chinese: 八兩金) is a 1989 Hong Kong drama film directed by Mabel Cheung.[1] The film was selected as the Hong Kong entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2]
| Eight Taels of Gold | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 八兩金 |
| Simplified Chinese | 八两金 |
| Literal meaning | eight taels of gold |
| Hanyu Pinyin | bā liǎng jīn |
| Jyutping | baat3 liang2 gam1 |
| Directed by | Mabel Cheung |
| Written by | Mabel Cheung Alex Law |
| Starring | Sammo Hung |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
Cast
edit- Sammo Hung as 'Slim' Cheng
- Sylvia Chang as Odds and Ends
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Jonathan Crow (2016). "Eight Taels of Gold". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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