King of Thieves

This film (drama)Also known as賊王之王，is aHong Kong, ChinaProducerwomen sex，At1982Released in year 。The dialogue language isCantonese，Current Douban rating6.3(For reference only)。

This film is a box office success directed by the renowned Wong Jing in his early career, a comedy that uses the heroes of Water Margin and the descendants of the great thief Shi Qian to create a series of humorous robberies. Coupled with a group of actors with great comedic potential, it's a quintessential Wong Jing production, embodying his notion of "either gambling or stealing." The story of the Water Margin heroes is well-known, easily capturing the audience’s interest; it also makes sense for Shi Qian's descendants to become extraordinary thieves. The dramatic conflict between private detective portrayed by martial arts star Wang Yu and the thief king led by Xie Xian adds comedic tension to the film, making it quite engaging. Ultimately, the plot takes unexpected twists with the emergence of other suspect thieves, greatly enhancing the film's depth and complexity. Who is truly the king of thieves? Hence, it's clear that Wong Jing has maintained his position in the film industry for over twenty years, repeatedly creating comedic miracles, which is no mere reputation. This film showcases his early keen insight into the Hong Kong film and entertainment market, favoring easily understandable forms of black humor, absurd conflicts, and theatrical effects. He is a daring "borrowing practitioner," capable of merging talent, popularity, and charisma. This film is part of the reissued classic Shaw Brothers collection, which will surely help fans appreciate Wong Jing's early filmmaking style.