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HONG KONG · 1980

Laughing Times

John Woo
Hong Kong New Wave mistaken identity homelessness physical comedy Charlie Chaplin homage social observation
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Synopsis

A homeless wanderer just happens across various articles of clothing that make him resemble Charlie Chaplin much to the amusement of passersby.

Year1980
CountryHong Kong
DirectorJohn Woo
MovementHong Kong New Wave
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