The Private Eyes
“Asia's top international comedy star creates the world's funniest private-eye.”
The kingpin of the Manix Private Detective Agency and his fellow detective solve cases together.
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About The Private Eyes
The Private Eyes is a 1976 cn-language comedy and thriller film directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man. The cast is led by Michael Hui Koon-Man, Sam Hui, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying. It has a runtime of 1h 34m.
The Private Eyes was produced by Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest, and Golden Harvest Productions and made in Hong Kong. It was released on December 16, 1976.
- Director
- Michael Hui Koon-Man
- Writers
- Michael Hui Koon-Man
- Release date
- December 16, 1976
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Golden Harvest Productions
The Private Eyes cast & crew
The Private Eyes was directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man and written by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
The cast features Michael Hui Koon-Man as Wong Yuk-see, Sam Hui as Lee Kwok-kit, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Pighead, Angie Chiu Nga-Chi as Jacky, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon as Police Sergeant, and Lo Wai-Chi as Mrs. Chow.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sam Hui, cinematography is by Cheung Yiu-Cho, and it was produced by Raymond Chow and John Woo.
Is The Private Eyes worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and thriller, The Private Eyes is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Private Eyes
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Wong Yuk-see
Sam Hui
Lee Kwok-kit
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Pighead
Angie Chiu Nga-Chi
Jacky
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Police Sergeant
Lo Wai-Chi
Mrs. Chow
Sek Kin
Head of Gang of Robbers
Chu Mu
Mr. Chu
Lily Leung Shun-Yin
Mrs. Chu
Lai Siu-Fong
Mrs. Mok
Ko Hung
Biu
Hsiao Yin-Fang
Manager Chan
The Private Eyes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Private Eyes in United States?
The Private Eyes is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Private Eyes in?
The Private Eyes is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Private Eyes?
The Private Eyes runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
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