Cast
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Andy Lau Tak-Wah
as Happy Chiu
Alex Man
as Bad odor Chuan Mak Yuen
Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu
as Bitchy Ying
Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
as Lin Chia-Hsin
Cheung Kwok-Keung
as Stalled Engine Te
Lung Fong
as Fu
Lau Kong
as Wei
Rosamund Kwan
as Chuan Mak Yu's wife
Frankie Chan Chi-Leung
as Convulsion
Shing Fui-On
as Chiang
So Hang-Suen
as Happy Chiu's mother
Stephen Chan Tak-Gwong
as Fu's man
Kan Tat-Wah
as Portuguese
Foo Wang-Tat
as Lam
Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei
as Lam's son
Crew
Director
- Wong Jing
Writer
- Wong Jing
Producer
- Wong Jing
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Comedy/Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Crocodile Hunter distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Wong Jing brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1989, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Crocodile Hunter took approximately 36 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 104 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 130 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1804 individual shots.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1989, when this film was released:
- The Cold War was entering its final phase.
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 5, 1989
- Runtime: 1h 44m