

The God of Cookery
1996-12-21 · 95 min · ★ 7.2
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
Top Cast
Stephen ChowStephen Chow
Karen Mok Man-waiTwin Dagger Turkey
Vincent Kok Tak-chiuBull Tong
Richard Ng Man-tatBull's Uncle
Lee Siu-keiGoosehead
Tats Lau Yee-tatWet Dreams
Nancy Sit Ka-YinNancy Sit / Princess of Taste
Law Kar-yingMC at Cooking Competition
Stephen Au Kam-tongMC for Stephen
Liz Kong Hei-ManReporter
Kingdom Yuen King-tanFortune Teller
Tenky Tin Kai-manGreen-Haired Triad Member
Christy Chung Lai-TaiHigh School Fantasy Girl
Lam SuetFat Snow
Bobby Yip Kin-sangGoosehead's Man
Lee Kin-yanNose-picking Transvestite
Samantha Chuk Man-KwanTV Reporter
Terence Tsui Chi-HungThug
Elaine Law Suet-LingNurse
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