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The Extra

Plot: Director Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways) skewers contemporary Hong Kong in the hilarious satire The Extra! Alfred Cheung stars as an unemployed film extra who considers employment in a bawdy Category III film to make ends meet. The truth is he'd rather not participate in something so sordid, but with the Asian Financial Crisis casting a threatening shadow over 1998 Hong Kong, a guy has to do what's necessary just to survive! And if that means sacrificing a little pride - or even baring some skin - then so be it! Thanks to its uncommon script, The Extra manages to take Hong Kong film industry and use it as a springboard for an intelligent and satirical take on the greater problems facing average Hong Kong citizens
Release Date: Saturday, September 12 1998
26 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Alfred Cheung Kin-TingAlfred Cheung Kin-Ting
Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting was
43 in The Extra
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Francis Ng Chun-YuFrancis Ng Chun-Yu
Francis Ng Chun-Yu was
36 in The Extra
Thu, Dec 21 1961
Portrait of Law Kar-YingLaw Kar-Ying
Law Kar-Ying was
51 in The Extra
Wed, Aug 27 1947
Portrait of Christine Ng Wing-MeiChristine Ng Wing-Mei
Christine Ng Wing-Mei was
29 in The Extra
Mon, Feb 24 1969
Portrait of May Law Koon-LanMay Law Koon-Lan
May Law Koon-Lan was
51 in The Extra
Sat, Jun 28 1947
Portrait of Almen Wong Pui-haAlmen Wong Pui-ha
Almen Wong Pui-ha was
28 in The Extra
Tue, Jul 07 1970
Portrait of Simon Lui Yu-YeungSimon Lui Yu-Yeung
Simon Lui Yu-Yeung was
34 in The Extra
Wed, Jul 08 1964
Portrait of Karen Tong Bo-YueKaren Tong Bo-Yue
Karen Tong Bo-Yue was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Ching TungJohn Ching Tung
John Ching Tung was
37 in The Extra
Sun, Feb 19 1961
Portrait of Karel Wong Chi-YeungKarel Wong Chi-Yeung
Karel Wong Chi-Yeung was
31 in The Extra
Tue, Aug 01 1967
Portrait of Mang HoiMang Hoi
Mang Hoi was
40 in The Extra
Fri, May 02 1958 –
Mon, Oct 09 2023
Portrait of Frankie Ng Chi-HungFrankie Ng Chi-Hung
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung was
44 in The Extra
Fri, Dec 25 1953
Portrait of Joe Cheung Tung-ChoJoe Cheung Tung-Cho
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho was
54 in The Extra
Mon, Jul 24 1944
Portrait of Lee Siu-KayLee Siu-Kay
Lee Siu-Kay was
48 in The Extra
Sun, Dec 04 1949 –
Sun, Jun 02 2019
Portrait of Jamie Luk Kim-MingJamie Luk Kim-Ming
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming was
42 in The Extra
Mon, Feb 20 1956
Portrait of Michael Mak Wai-KinMichael Mak Wai-Kin
Michael Mak Wai-Kin was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip ChanPhilip Chan
Philip Chan was
39 in The Extra
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Portrait of Alexander Chan Mong-WahAlexander Chan Mong-Wah
Alexander Chan Mong-Wah was
41 in The Extra
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Portrait of Raven Choi Yip-SanRaven Choi Yip-San
Raven Choi Yip-San was
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Portrait of Conroy Chan Chi-ChungConroy Chan Chi-Chung
Conroy Chan Chi-Chung was
25 in The Extra
Thu, Nov 30 1972

Crew

Portrait of Alfred Cheung Kin-TingAlfred Cheung Kin-Ting
Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting was
43 in The Extra
as 'Director, Producer, Script'
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Adam Tam Chi-WaiAdam Tam Chi-Wai
Adam Tam Chi-Wai was
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as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric Cheung Jan-FooEric Cheung Jan-Foo
Eric Cheung Jan-Foo was
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as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee Kai-CheongLee Kai-Cheong
Lee Kai-Cheong was
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as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marco Wan Ho-KitMarco Wan Ho-Kit
Marco Wan Ho-Kit was
>> in The Extra
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rocky Tsang Chun-ChungRocky Tsang Chun-Chung
Rocky Tsang Chun-Chung was
>> in The Extra
as 'Cinematography'
Unknown Birthday