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In 1991, my country's East China region was hit by severe floods, and 5 provinces along the coast suffered heavy losses. The bridge was destroyed and sickness abounded. According to statistics at the time, more than two million people were displaced.
The news came to Hong Kong. Seeing that the mainland compatriots are suffering, people from all walks of life have all helped.
The general mobilization of the Hong Kong performing arts scene, the ecstasy show brought together stars from both sides of the strait, calling on all regions to donate.
made a movie in 4 days. The movie was released and sold for more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars, all of which were donated to the disaster area.
This movie is the "Night Banquet" that brings together almost all the well-known Hong Kong actors.
Sammo Hung, Zeng Zhiwei, Leung Ka Fai, Maggie Cheung, and Maggie Cheung are here, and the Four Heavenly Kings and Beyond Band are here.
There are also more than 100 actors such as Leslie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Joey Wong, Leung Ka Fai, Anita Mui, Ye Qianwen, Guan Zhilin, Ren Dahua, Wu Junru, Gong Li, Tan Alan etc.
The directors are Tsui Hark and Gao Zhisen, the screenwriters are Wang Jing and Chen Jiashang, the photographer is Liu Weiqiang, and the soundtrack is Lu Guanting.
Everyone is zero pay.
The Hong Kong media reported at the time that before the movie, Hong Kong had never had so many stars gathered together to make a film, and there might not be any more.
Yes, After 28 years, such an unprecedented luxury lineup has indeed never appeared again...
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Some people say that the story of the movie is not enough, it can be called a hundred percent bad movie.
Indeed, from the perspective of the movie, the content of the story and the logical narrative, it is inexplicable and simple...
However, in just four days, the filming was completed and the whole staff performed a charity performance. This kind of intention has long been Beyond the movie itself.
In the play, upstart Zeng Xiaozhi (Zeng Zhiwei) succeeded in defrauding two houses with the help of an agent (Jacky Cheung), but he discovered that his rival Hong Dabao also defrauded the other two houses in the same way.
When the two sides struggled, they learned that the prince of Kuwait (Lin Zixiang) had come to Hong Kong to seek a partner to rebuild Kuwait after the war.
In order to please the filial prince, Zeng Xiaozhi and his spoiled wife Mimi (Zheng Yuling).
took his father Zeng Bo (Wu Yaohan) from the home of his younger sister Azhi (Kwan Zhilin) ​​and husband Ahui (Liang Jiahui), and formulated a variety of trainings for the father "The transformation, it is necessary to celebrate its birthday.
After hearing the news, Hong Dabao also wooed the VIPs, making Zeng's wealthy banquet impossible.
Zeng Xiaozhi reached a deal with Hong Dabao, and Hong Dabao agreed to take the guests to where he was.
However, Bo Zeng was unable to play due to makeup failure. In desperation, Zeng Xiaozhi dressed up as his father.
At the same time, Hong Dabao sent someone to pretend to be his dead father to grab the limelight.
once exposed Hong's strategy, and the scene was embarrassing.
At this time, Uncle Zeng came out to praise everyone for being a filial son...
Zeng Xiaozhi found out that he was going to visit his father at the house of his younger sister and brother-in-law (Guan Zhilin, Liang Jiahui).
Then I learned that Dad Zeng had rescued the father of the prince of Kuwait when he was a seaman 20 years ago.
The revolutionary Zeng Xiaozhi moved the prince of Kuwait,The prince of Kuwait agreed to give him the task of rebuilding Kuwait.
At the end of the film, Zeng Xiaozhi held a banquet at the stalls to celebrate, and was reunited...
At this time, dozens of stars who hadn’t appeared before, including Several people who appeared on the scene to change their dresses went out overnight to film the scene.
Wu Mengda and Liming are cooking, Shen Dianxia and his family are waiting for the food while they confront the Lottery. Aaron Kwok and Leslie Cheung meet their brothers on the street, Chen Baixiang feeds the dog with chicken nuggets, Jacky Cheung is drinking boring wine on the street and said to Wang Zuxian "Do you know I'm waiting for you?", wait.
The scenes and the dialogue are quite grounded, a classic that cannot be repeated.
Now looking back, this "Banquet of Giants" is already the best time in Hong Kong movies.
Of course, neither the plot nor the texture of this movie is superb, and because there are too many stars, many characters just flash past, and there is no line...
many people watch After four or five times, there is no way to find all the people on the cast list.
Someone described this film:
The story is so bad that it is dead, and the lineup is unprecedentedly strong!
Douban scored 6.8, but it is a movie that can be ignored.
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They are united in their will, echoing each other, in that glorious era, contributing their own strength.
To this day, many people in the film have passed away, such as the older generations Shen Dianxia, ​​Guan Haishan, Liu Jialiang...
and Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui and Huang Jiaju who died young...
周星驰 retreats behind the scenes, Jackie Chan is no longer the courage of the past...
Some people have long since lost their shadows, some are forgotten by the audience, and some are even embarrassed.
Everything seems to have changed, but the only thing that remains unchanged is their Chinese heart.
In 1993, there was another flood in East China. Almost all Hong Kong and Taiwan stars rushed to the Great Hall of the People to hold a benefit performance.
Under the big red lantern, many stars such as the Four Heavenly Kings, Jackie Chan, Principal Tan, Anita Mui, etc., did their best and raised nearly 20 million donations;
2008 After the Wenchuan earthquake, Hong Kong held a marathon relief performance. Hundreds of Hong Kong artists participated in the performance from 2pm to 10pm. The theme song "Promise" was adapted from Beyond's "Broad Sea and Sky". Andy Lau wrote:
How many people and how much happiness is robbed
How many lives are buried in an instant
Everything becomes silent
Tears Flashing in the eyes
Dust is covered with lost contours
(I would rather be me)
Needless to say that you still have me behind you
Someone on Zhihu asked: As one of the four heavenly kings, Andy Lau is not as good as Jacky Cheung in singing, and not as good as Aaron Kwok in dancing, but has been popular for so long. Why?
Someone threw a photo.
That was the scene during this disaster relief performance. That time, more than 30 million donations were donated to the disaster area, Andy LauI ran in tears several times and knelt down to thank everyone.
In today’s show and donation entertainment circle, those actors who live in the temple and think about the suffering of the people and do not forget the Chinese heart are indeed admirable.
Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Zeng Zhiwei, Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, etc.
These Chinese and Hong Kong actors, who are said to be idol superstars, have been popular for decades. is not only because of their beauty or talent, but their responsibility and responsibility.
I am the author Shi Guangjun, thank you for your praise and attention.
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