Every Man for Himself (1980)

Sha Yung (Wang Sha) and Shuang La (Lin Hui-huang), a sly duo with some kung fu skills, make their living through clever schemes. After accumulating a sum of money through less-than-honest means, they venture into the “consultancy” business, which proves to be a thriving enterprise. Their path crosses with Ah Ying (Yang Tsing-tsing), who disguises herself as a man. Upon learning that she is being pursued by her widowed stepmother, Hua (Lo Wan-yin), and Hua’s lover, who conspired to harm Ying’s father, Sha Yung and Shuang La extend their sympathy. Hua employs a professional assassin to attack Ying’s hideout . The two resourceful con-artists assist Yang to resist the assault. Eventually, they capture Hua and her partner in crime, setting the stage for a reckoning with justice.

Released Oct. 31, 1980 90 min None+

Genres: Action, Comedy

Keywords: imdb.slapstick-comedy, imdb.charlatan, imdb.qing-dynasty, imdb.kung-fu, tmdb.martial-arts, aspectratio.2-35-1

Production Companies: Shaw Brothers

Country: Hong Kong
Production Country: Hong Kong
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin