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The God of Cookery
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The God of Cookery

1996-12-21 · 95 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Drama · Fantasy

The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title.

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Directors
Stephen Chow, Lee Lik-chi
Production companies
Star Overseas
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

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Stephen ChowStephen ChowStephen Chow
Karen Mok Man-waiKaren Mok Man-waiTwin Dagger Turkey
Vincent Kok Tak-chiuVincent Kok Tak-chiuBull Tong
Richard Ng Man-tatRichard Ng Man-tatBull's Uncle
Lee Siu-keiLee Siu-keiGoosehead
Tats Lau Yee-tatTats Lau Yee-tatWet Dreams
Nancy Sit Ka-YinNancy Sit Ka-YinNancy Sit / Princess of Taste
Law Kar-yingLaw Kar-yingMC at Cooking Competition
Stephen Au Kam-tongStephen Au Kam-tongMC for Stephen
Liz Kong Hei-ManLiz Kong Hei-ManReporter
Kingdom Yuen King-tanKingdom Yuen King-tanFortune Teller
Tenky Tin Kai-manTenky Tin Kai-manGreen-Haired Triad Member
Christy Chung Lai-TaiChristy Chung Lai-TaiHigh School Fantasy Girl
Lam SuetLam SuetFat Snow
Bobby Yip Kin-sangBobby Yip Kin-sangGoosehead's Man
Lee Kin-yanLee Kin-yanNose-picking Transvestite
Samantha Chuk Man-KwanSamantha Chuk Man-KwanTV Reporter
Terence Tsui Chi-HungTerence Tsui Chi-HungThug
Elaine Law Suet-LingElaine Law Suet-LingNurse
Dai LungDai Lung

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