Where to watch The Extra in United States
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About The Extra
The Extra is a 1998 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, starring Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Francis Ng Chun-Yu and Law Kar-Ying. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Extra in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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. Plus it makes time for laughs, and features a galaxy of familiar Hong Kong Cinema names, including Christine Ng, Simon Lui, Law Ka Ying, Almen Wong Pui Ha, and Francis Ng.
Top cast
Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
Law Kar-Ying
Christine Ng Wing-Mei
May Law Koon-Lan
Almen Wong Pui-Ha
Simon Lui Yu-Yeung
Karen Tong Bo-Yue
John Ching Tung
Loanshark
Karel Wong Chi-Yeung
Mang Hoi
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Chi Hung
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Lee Siu-Kay
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Michael Mak Wai-Kin
Philip Chan
Alexander Chan Mong-Wah
Raven Choi Yip-San
Conroy Chan Chi-Chung
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Extra in United States?+
The Extra is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is The Extra on Netflix?+
The Extra is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Extra?+
The Extra has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in The Extra?+
The Extra stars Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Law Kar-Ying, Christine Ng Wing-Mei and May Law Koon-Lan.
When did The Extra come out?+
The Extra is a 1998 movie directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.
What genre is The Extra?+
The Extra is Comedy film.
Who directed The Extra?+
The Extra was directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.
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