Michael Hui grew up poor in Hong Kong, and was the first truly ‘local’ star to make it in the 1970s. His films, such as The Private Eyes, broke box office records
With influences ranging from Peter Sellers to Mel Brooks and the Three Stooges, Hui’s comedies were influential in the rebirth of Cantonese cinema
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How Hong Kong comedy legend Michael Hui and his films, such as The Private Eyes, made him the first local cinematic hero of post-war generation.