梁婆婆重出江湖

梁婆婆重出江湖 (1999)

Liang Po Po: The Movie is a Singaporean film directed by Jack Neo in 1999. It stars the comedian director Jack Neo himself, who cross-dresses as the titular old lady, which in English is translated as "Granny Neo". Liang Po Po, a lovable 85 year old granny, decides to leave the Old Folks Home in search of a new life. Believing that she can still contribute to the good of the society, the determined old lady sets on a path where she soon realizes how her trusting and naïve nature can be used against her.

Data di uscita
1999-02-11
TMDB
8.8 / 10 (3)
Durata
1 h 40 min
Generi
Crime, Commedia
Regista
Teng Bee Lian

Cast

Curiosità

Liang Po Po: The Movie (梁婆婆重出江湖) is a Singaporean black comedy film directed by Teng Bee Lian in 1999. It starred the comedian and film director Jack Neo himself, who cross-dresses as the titular protagonist, whose name in English is translated as "Grandma Neo".

Production

In an interview, Neo claimed that he was inspired by western black comedy films like Beetlejuice and Death Becomes Her to make a Singaporean equivalent. This film was the first produced by Mediacorp Raintree Pictures, and was based on a character created and popularized by a Television Corporation of Singapore (now MediaCorp) television series.

Utilizing a crew of 50, this was the first Singaporean film to feature high-speed chases, as well as choreographed fight scenes involving hundreds of extras.

In an effort to broaden the film's appeal, well-known Hong Kong celebrities Eric Tsang and Sheren Tang, as well as Malaysian singer Ah Niu were cast in supporting, cameo roles.

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