Naughty! Naughty! 1974
In the breezy neon-soaked streets of 1970s Hong Kong and Macau, *Naughty! Naughty! (1974)* follows Wu Te-chuan, a quick-witted hustler flat broke and about to be tossed out of his hotel.
Director: Lo Wei
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naughty! Naughty! (1974) about?
*Naughty! Naughty!* follows a penniless trickster whose latest con backfires, forcing him to flee Macau for Hong Kong. Along the way, he drags a struggling painter into a macabre scheme that seems to work—until the joke's on them both.
Who directed Naughty! Naughty!?
The film was directed by Lo Wei, best known for shaping early martial-arts and action cinema in Hong Kong.
Who stars in Naughty! Naughty!?
The cast includes Sam Hui, Nora Miao, Tanny Tien-Ni, Li Kun, and Angela Mao Ying, with Tony Liu Tian-jue rounding out the ensemble.
Is Naughty! Naughty! (1974) worth watching?
While unrated and light on resources, its breezy mix of comedy and action offers nostalgic fun for fans of vintage Hong Kong films. The playful tone and quirky plot keep the energy high, even if the stakes never feel truly high.
How long is Naughty! Naughty!?
The runtime is 109 minutes.
About Naughty! Naughty! (1974) — A fast-talking hustler's chaotic path to fame and folly
In the breezy neon-soaked streets of 1970s Hong Kong and Macau, *Naughty! Naughty! (1974)* follows Wu Te-chuan, a quick-witted hustler flat broke and about to be tossed out of his hotel. With nowhere else to turn, kind-hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen offers the only lifeline he'll find—until Wu's latest scam spirals into chaos, sending him fleeing across the border. The stakes rise when he crosses paths with a desperate painter whose tragic twist of fate turns out to be the perfect marketing gimmick… at least until reality bites back.
Directed with sleek, energetic pacing by Lo Wei, this action-packed comedy blends sharp satire with underdog charm. The film crackles with the playful cynicism of its era, where hustlers and dreamers collide in a world where a little dishonesty might just pay off—until karma steps in. Packed with lighthearted mischief and a sun-drenched aesthetic, *Naughty! Naughty!* delivers playful chaos wrapped in vintage Hong Kong cinema flair.