Return of the Con Men
Cheng Meng-chi (Liang Tian), celebrated for his cunning, embarks on a clever scheme to outwit his mischievous neighbour, Wu Tien-chuang (Wang Sha). Cheng’s ingenious trickery leads Wu and his mistress to believe that he possesses the extraordinary ability to turn chicken droppings into gold, resulting in comical confrontations and a string of stolen chickens. The narrative takes an entertaining twist as Cheng’s relationship with Crazy Ching (Chang Ying), the partner-in-crime of a gullible gold shop owner, transforms from playful neighbourly antics into an intense battle of wits, with Cheng consistently staying one step ahead of his adversary.
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Cast
12 people
Leung Tin
Chen Meng-chi
Known for
A Simple Life
Wang Sha
Wu Tien-chuang
Also in
Bruce Lee and I
My Young Auntie
Cheung Ying
Crazy Chang
Also in
Reincarnated
Midnight Evocation
Susan Shaw Yam-yam
Known for
Vulgaria
Gallants
Ai Tong-Kua
Also in
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
My Young Auntie
Chan Lap-ban
Also in
God of Gamblers
Hex
Chiang Kam
Known for
Drunken Master
A Chinese Ghost Story
Ching Miao
Known for
Heroes of the East
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Fung Ming
Also in
The Five Venoms
Legendary Weapons of China
Lee Sau-kei
Known for
Running Out of Time
The Longest Nite
Lan-Shi Liang
Also in
The Crazy Instructor
The Deadly Chase
Tsang Choh-Lam
Known for
Heroes Shed No Tears
The Magnificent Butcher
Fung Wong Director · Szeto On Writer
First release January 1, 1977 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Original title 扭計三星
Production
Shaw Brothers
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
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Languages
Original title
扭計三星
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · January 1, 1977
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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