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| Traditional Chinese | 貓山王中王 |
| Simplified Chinese | 猫山王中王 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Māo shān wáng zhōng wáng |
| Directed by | Jack Neo |
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| Produced by | Jack Neo |
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| Edited by | Yim Mun Chong |
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| Distributed by | mm2 Entertainment |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
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The King of Musang King (Chinese: 猫山王中王) is a 2023 Singaporean-Malaysian comedy film directed by Jack Neo.[1] The film stars Neo, Yeo Yann Yann, Mark Lee, Henry Thia, Glenn Yong, Angeline Teoh and Gadrick Chin.[2][3] Set in Raub, Pahang, Malaysia, the film follows an ambitious durian farmer Wang Mao Shan (Neo) who aims to expand his business overseas. He develops feelings for his neighbour and business partner Liu Mei Lian (Yeo) along the way but faces complications when her estranged husband Wang Jin Shui (Lee) returns.
The film was released on 21 January 2023 in Malaysia and Singapore. It is one of the four 2023 Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese New Year films, with the rest being Ma, I Love You, Little Sunshine (Malaysia), and What! The Heist (Malaysia-Singapore).[4][5]
Cast
- Jack Neo as Wang Mao Shan[6]
- Yeo Yann Yann as Liu Mei Lian[6]
- Mark Lee as Wang Jin Shui[6]
- Henry Thia as Hui
- Glenn Yong as Liang[6]
- Angeline Teoh as Mei[6]
- Gadrick Chin as Sha Bao
- Jamie Chu as Elder sister
- Samuel Cher
- Chanel Chan
- Matthias Ng
- Maverick Ng
Production
Filming took place in the town of Raub, Pahang in Malaysia.[7]
Reception
The King of Musang King grossed more than S$74,000 on its first day of release and grossed S$257,000 the following day, also the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays. It topped the local box office over the CNY weekend, and earned S$807,000 in four days.[8][9]
As of May 2023, The King of Musang King is the highest-grossing Asian film in Singapore in the first half of 2023, taking in more than S$1.85 million at the box office.[10][11][12]
References
- ^ Frater, Patrick (9 September 2022). "Singapore's Jack Neo to Celebrate Smelly Durian Fruit in New Film 'King of Musang King'". Variety. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "'I should make people laugh': Why Yeo Yann Yann joined The King of Musang King despite being in Netflix and Disney+ shows". AsiaOne. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ 陈秋如, 文 (24 July 2023). "《猫山王中王》，真的还可以". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "From durians to Donnie Yen: Festive movies to watch this CNY". The Star. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "SG CNY Movies 2023: What Else To Watch Besides Jack Neo's The King Of Musang King". 8 Days. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "The King Of Musang King Review: Jack Neo's Durian Biz Farce — Surprise! — Is Actually Not Bad, But Starts To Smell When Shifts Focus To Middle-Age Romance". 8days. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Ang, Benson (8 September 2022). "Jack Neo announces new CNY movie The King Of Musang King". The Straits Times. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Jack Neo's 'The King of Musang King' makes S$807,000 at S'pore box office in 4 days, highest-earning CNY movie". mothership.sg. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "击败"宇宙最强" 《猫山王》贺岁票房榜首 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Jack Neo's 'The King Of Musang King' makes S$1.85 million, is S'pore's top grossing Asian film as of May 2023". mothership.sg. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "吸金185万元 《猫山王中王》成本地上半年亚洲电影票房冠军 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "上半年十大票房榜 《猫山王中王》是唯一上榜亚洲片 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
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