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7.4/10   2,254 votes
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Writers:
Stephen Chow (writer)
Vincent Kok (writer)
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Release Date:
21 December 1996 (Hong Kong) more
Genre:
Action | Comedy more
Plot:
The God of Cookery, a brilliant chef who sits in judgement of those who would challenge his title, loses... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Great movie! more (17 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Stephen Chow ... Stephen Chow, The God of Cookery
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stephen Au ... Emcee
Christy Chung ... High School Fantasy Girl

Clarence Hui
Vincent Kok ... Bull Tong
Liz Kong ... Reporter at Competition
Suet Lam ... Pudgy Triad Member
Tats Lau ... Wet Dream (as Yee Tat Lau)
Kar-Ying Law ... Competition Master of Ceremonies
Kin-Yan Lee ... Fan Club Member
Siu-Kei Lee ... Goosehead

Karen Mok ... Turkey
Man Tat Ng ... Old Man
Russ Price
Nancy Sit ... Competition Judge (The Princess of Taste)
Kai Man Tin ... Green-Haired Triad Member
Bobby Yip ... Swaying Triad
King-Tan Yuen ... Fortuneteller
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
God of Cookery (Hong Kong: English title)
Shi shen (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
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Runtime:
USA:95 min
Country:
Hong Kong
Language:
Cantonese
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Company:
Star Overseas more

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Movie Connections:
References Tampopo (1985) more

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10 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Great movie!, 13 May 2005
10/10
Author: inu-2 from United States

Even though there is some region specific humor in this movie that the subtitles completely glaze over, it is still a fantastic watch because there is plenty of other great humor to enjoy. Any food lover with a good sense of humor or a Honk Kong cinema fan would really enjoy this movie. There is a bit of 'toilet humor' in this movie, so if that offends you, you may want to consider one of Stephen's other movies.

I've watched it at least 6 times myself while showing it to various friends and family members and it's always a good for laugh. This movie contains most of Stephen's standard crew. However, if you are looking for an all-out kung-fu explosion, you might be disappointed with this movie. It definitely has some great moves and some fighting, but the story is fun, engaging and very unique. And you just can't beat the 12 brass monks! No really, you can't beat them... just watch the movie and enjoy. and enjoy. ;)

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