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Scandal

1974Movie1 h 34 min

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Director Li Han-hsiang teams up with Michael Hui in this tongue in cheek tale of extramarital affairs and corruption. Michael Hui and Wang Sheng are two loafers who prove they are good for something after all.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Li Han-Hsiang
Written by
Li Han-Hsiang
Produced by
Run Run Shaw

Everyone

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Facts

April 12, 1974 · 1 h 34 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
April 12, 1974
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Tropes

The Ace, Character Tics, Hypocrite +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Scandal worth watching?"

Questions about Scandal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Scandal worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Scandal make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Scandal good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Scandal in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Scandal use?

The AceCharacter TicsHypocriteDecoy ProtagonistIncorruptible Pure PurenessMood WhiplashHeel–Face Revolving DoorAmoral AttorneyHollywood LawMy God, What Have I Done?No Such Thing as Bad PublicityStrawman News Mediaand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Ace, Character Tics, and Hypocrite.