The Pilferers’ Progress (AKA Money Crazy)

Directed by John Woo

Ricky Hui and Richard Ng star as a pair of criminals who join forces to help a young woman retrieve her family’s jewels from Rich Chen. A broad slapstick comedy, here John Woo is venturing into territory that will be distinctly unfamiliar to his many UK fans. The Pilferers’ Progress is an example of Hong Kong comedy at its frenetic and crazy best and proves that John Woo is more than simply a master of cinematic mayhem. The Pilferers’ Progress was a box-office smash in Hong Kong.

Please note this is an original DigiBeta copy.

Duration:
92 minutes

Languages:
Cantonese

Subtitles:
Chinese and Full English

Country of origin:
Hong Kong

Year of production:
1977