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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
25 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
as ''.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Francis NgFrancis Ng
Francis Ng was
36 in The Extra
as ''.
Thu, Dec 21 1961
Portrait of Law Kar-YingLaw Kar-Ying
Law Kar-Ying was
51 in The Extra
as ''.
Wed, Aug 27 1947
Portrait of Christine NgChristine Ng
Christine Ng was
29 in The Extra
as ''.
Mon, Feb 24 1969
Portrait of May Law Koon-LanMay Law Koon-Lan
May Law Koon-Lan was
51 in The Extra
as ''.
Sat, Jun 28 1947
Portrait of Almen Wong Pui-HaAlmen Wong Pui-Ha
Almen Wong Pui-Ha was
28 in The Extra
as ''.
Tue, Jul 07 1970
Portrait of Simon Lui Yu-YeungSimon Lui Yu-Yeung
Simon Lui Yu-Yeung was
34 in The Extra
as ''.
Wed, Jul 08 1964
Portrait of Karen Tong Bo-YueKaren Tong Bo-Yue
Karen Tong Bo-Yue was
>> in The Extra
as ''.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Ching TungJohn Ching Tung
John Ching Tung was
37 in The Extra
as ''.
Sun, Feb 19 1961
Portrait of Karel Wong Chi-YeungKarel Wong Chi-Yeung
Karel Wong Chi-Yeung was
31 in The Extra
as ''.
Tue, Aug 01 1967
Portrait of Mang HoiMang Hoi
Mang Hoi was
40 in The Extra
as ''.
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
as ''.
Fri, Dec 25 1953
Portrait of Joe Cheung Tung-choJoe Cheung Tung-cho
Joe Cheung Tung-cho was
54 in The Extra
as ''.
Mon, Jul 24 1944
Portrait of Lee Siu-KeiLee Siu-Kei
Lee Siu-Kei was
48 in The Extra
as ''.
Sun, Dec 04 1949 –
Sun, Jun 02 2019
Portrait of Jamie Luk Kim-MingJamie Luk Kim-Ming
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming was
>> in The Extra
as ''.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael Mak Wai-KinMichael Mak Wai-Kin
Michael Mak Wai-Kin was
>> in The Extra
as ''.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip Chan Chi-LeungPhilip Chan Chi-Leung
Philip Chan Chi-Leung was
39 in The Extra
as ''.
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Portrait of Alexander Chan Mong-WahAlexander Chan Mong-Wah
Alexander Chan Mong-Wah was
>> in The Extra
as ''.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

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