The Royal Scoundrel (沙灘仔與周師奶) is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Johnnie To and Jonathan Chik. The film stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ng Man-tat, Jacklyn Wu, and Waise Lee. It was released on 10 January 1991.
Plot A fiery-tempered cop, "beach boy", and his deeply bonded yet timid and cowardly partner, Chow, investigate a case together. During the process, beach boy encounters Yuk, an orphaned young girl. However, their relationship is soon disrupted by their newly appointed superior, Lee Nam, who wins Yuk's affection. Lee Nam further plots an illegal gold trade and attempts to frame beach boy while reaping the benefits for himself. In the end, with Yuk's help, beach boy orchestrates a plan that leads the gangsters to eliminate Lee Nam.
Cast Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Beach Boy Ng Man-tat as Chow Jacklyn Wu as Yuk Waise Lee as Lee Nam Wong Tin-lam Alan Chui Chung-San as Lo To Keung Wong Yat Fei as Rusty Lam Chung
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External links IMDb entry Hong Kong Cinemagic entry