Developer Tsang Siu Chi schemes to land a multi-billion dollar contract with the Prince of the Kuwaiti Royal Family. The Prince is a filial son who regrets the passing of his father, so Tsang seeks out his father to help him hoodwink the Prince. (Source: lovehkfilm) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: 豪門夜宴
- Also Known As: Party of a Wealthy Family , Hao Men Ye Yan , Hou Mun Ye Yin , 豪门夜宴
- Screenwriter & Director: Tsui Hark
- Director: Clifton Ko, Joe Cheung
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Eric Tsang in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)]( "Eric Tsang in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)")
Eric Tsang Main Role -
![Sammo Hung in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)]( "Sammo Hung in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)")
Sammo Hung Main Role -
![Jacky Cheung in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)]( "Jacky Cheung in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)")
Jacky CheungJacky Cheung Ah Hok Yau [Tsang's agent]Main Role -
![Tony Leung in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)]( "Tony Leung in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)")
Tony LeungWai [Tsang's assistant]Main Role -
![Ng Man Tat in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)]( "Ng Man Tat in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)")
Ng Man Tat[Tsang's father]Support Role -
![Carol Cheng in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)]( "Carol Cheng in The Banquet Hong Kong Movie (1991)")
Carol ChengMimi [Tsang's wife]Support Role
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Reviews
For a good cause if nothing else
Seemingly roping in about 95% of the Hong Kong Cinema industry, pretending that The Banquet qualifies as anything but a throwaway romp would be nonsensical. The story is strung together with the subtlety of a screaming competition and the plot twists are hackneyed and lame. The cameos and walk-ons are obviously meant to satisfy fans. The film's message is a well-meaning one, but the steps taken to get there are far from creative or interesting. While occasionally amusing, the film isn't really that good, as it was solely made to contribute to the relief efforts of the Yangtze River flood victims, so you can't deny the noble intentions of everyone involved as, ultimately, it does everything it's supposed to.The most pressing issue for me however was the clear absences of Chow Yun-fat and Jackie Chan, must have been busy that weekend.
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