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The Drummer
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The Drummer

1983-03-16 · 87 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy · Music

Tommy Chen (Leslie Cheung) wants to become a professional drummer. Because of his loud practice sessions at home he gets into trouble with the neighbors and his father. His grandpa and friends support his ambitions, but he struggles to stay determined and keep his self-confidence.

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Directors
Yang Chuan
Production companies
Sincere Film Production Co.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingLeslie Cheung Kwok-wing
Elaine Chow Sau-LanElaine Chow Sau-Lan
Paul Chung Biu-LawPaul Chung Biu-Law
Choi-Chung Chan
Chiang-yu Chang
Lawrence Cheng Tan-shuiLawrence Cheng Tan-shui
Natalis Chan Pak-cheungNatalis Chan Pak-cheung
David WuDavid Wu

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