The Untold Story III (1999)

Related to The Untold Story on a name-only basis, part two sees Anthony Wong return as veteran cop Officer Lazyboots. When he isn't out busting illegal poultry hawkers, he can be found at Cheung's roast shop. The restaurant's proprietor, Cheung (Cheung Kam Ching) shares the business with his gambling, cheating and big-spending wife, Kuen (Yeung)... until her cousin Fung (Suen) hits town.

A somewhat insane lady, Fung doesn't let anyone cross her. Unfortunately, Kuen does and she ends up on the menu. And that's the first half... From start to finish, this is a completely effortless and at times absurdly gruesome comedy. The cast, delightfully led by the fiendish Pauline Suen and the understated Cheung Kam Ching, keep the pace in what, in essence, is a devilishly ludicrous film.

A billboard for Untold Story 2 enlivens the Dynasty Theatre facade.

Credits:

Directed by Herman Yau
Produced by Danny Lee
Stars include Danny Lee, Sam Lee and Monica Chan
Small parts by Chin Kar-lok, Emily Kwan Bo-wai, Sherming Yiu Lok-yi and Jude Poyer