The Royal Scoundrel

The Royal Scoundrel (沙灘仔與周師奶) is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Johnnie To and Jonathan Chik. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Ng Man-tat. The film was released in January 10, 1991.^[1]

The Royal Scoundrel
Film poster
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	沙灘仔與周師奶
Simplified Chinese	沙滩仔与周师奶
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Shā Tān Zāi Yǔ Zhōu Shī Nǎi Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Saa1 Taan1 Zai2 Jyu2 Zau1 Si1 Naai1
Directed by	Johnnie To Jonathan Chik
Screenplay by	Tsang Kan-cheung
Produced by	Raymond Wong
Starring	Tony Leung Jacklyn Wu Ng Man-tat Waise Lee
Cinematography	Horace Wong
Edited by	OH Film Post Production Workshop
Music by	William Wu
Production companies	Cinema City Paka Film Production
Distributed by	Golden Princess Amusement
Release date	10 January 1991 (1991-01-10)
Running time	89 minutes
Country	Hong Kong
Language	Cantonese
Box office	HK$6,363,006

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 - Beach Boy
• Ng Man-tat - Chow
• Jacklyn Wu - Yuk
• Waise Lee - Lee Nam
• Wong Tin-lam
• Alan Chui Chung-San - Lo To Keung
• Wong Yat Fei - Rusty
• Lam Chung