100 Ways to Murder Your Wife (1986)
A riotous Hong Kong slapstick comedy starring Chow Yun-Fat and Anita Mui as two hapless husbands with murderous ambitions.
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife - Movie Information
- Original Title: 殺妻2人組
- Release Year: 1986
- Directed by: Kenny Bee
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 5, 1986 (China)
- Alternative Titles: 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife (US), 殺妻二人組 (HK), Sha qi er ren zu (CN)
- Production Companies: Go Go Film Productions Co., Ltd.
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife - Plot
Two men, Fat and Roberto, are both married and unhappy. Together they make diverse plans to murder their wives.
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100 Ways to Murder Your Wife - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kenny Bee
Main Cast
- Chow Yun-Fat
- Joey Wong
- Kenny Bee
- Anita Mui
- Wong Jing
- Anthony Chan Yau
- Shing Fui-On
- Wu Ma
- Alan Tam
- Sin Woon Ching
Writers
- Alex Law Kai-Yui
Producers
- Wong Jing
- Mona Fong Yat-Wah
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife - FAQs
Who are the main actors in 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife?
The film features an impressive ensemble of Hong Kong cinema icons, including Chow Yun-Fat as Soccer Fat, Anita Mui as Fong, Kenny Bee as Roberto, Joey Wong as Hsiao Hsien, and Wong Jing as Fat, alongside Anthony Chan Yau, Shing Fui-On, Wu Ma, and Alan Tam.
What is 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife about?
The film follows two unhappily married men, Fat and Roberto, who bond over their shared misery and hatch a series of increasingly absurd and bumbling plots to get rid of their wives. It is a fast-paced slapstick comedy packed with physical gags and comedic set pieces.
Did Chow Yun-Fat play a comedic role in this film?
Yes, Chow Yun-Fat plays Soccer Fat, a bumbling and henpecked husband, showcasing his comedic range at a time when he was also becoming known for dramatic roles. His pairing with Wong Jing and the rest of the ensemble highlights the film's playful, irreverent tone.
When was 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife released?
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife was released on June 5, 1986, in China. It is a product of Hong Kong's prolific and energetic mid-1980s comedy film scene, a period that produced many beloved genre classics.
Who directed 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife?
The film was directed by Kenny Bee, the Hong Kong singer and actor who also appears in the film as Roberto, one of the two scheming husbands. It was produced by Go Go Film Productions Co., Ltd., with Wong Jing and Mona Fong Yat-Wah serving as producers.
What genre is 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife?
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife is a Comedy and Romance film. It leans heavily into slapstick humor, featuring exaggerated physical comedy and absurdist situations, and is representative of the irreverent, fast-paced comedies that defined Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s.
How long is 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife?
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife has a runtime of 92 minutes, or 1 hour and 32 minutes. It moves at a brisk, energetic pace typical of Hong Kong comedies from the era, keeping the laughs coming throughout its running time.
What are some similar movies to 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife?
Fans of this film's slapstick sensibility may enjoy The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991). For more Hong Kong comedy flavour, The Queen of Gamble (1991) and Merry Christmas (1984) offer a similar spirit of irreverent fun.
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