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Inspector Chocolate is a 1986 Hong Kong crime comedy film co-written and directed by Philip Chan, and also co-written, produced by and starring Michael Hui. The film co-stars Anita Mui, Ricky Hui, Sibelle Hu and Roy Chiao.

Inspector Chocolate
Film poster
Traditional神探朱古力
Simplified神探朱古力
MandarinShén Tàn Zhū Gǔ Lì
CantoneseSan4 Taam3 Zyu1 Gu1 Lik1
Directed byPhilip Chan
Screenplay byMichael Hui
Philip Chan
Produced byMichael Hui
StarringMichael Hui
Anita Mui
Ricky Hui
Sibelle Hu
Roy Chiao
CinematographyPoon Hang-sang
Ma Koon-wa
Edited byP.P.S.
Adrian Brady
Music byLaw Tik
Production
companies
Golden Harvest Productions
Hui's Film Production
Distributed byGolden Harvest
Release date
19 December 1986 (1986-12-19)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese
Box officeHK$22,485,500

Overview


The film Inspector Chocolate is also known as Chocolate Inspector. The film's original title is Shen tan zhu gu li (Mr. Boo: Inspector Chocolate). The film's Chinese title is 神探朱古力. In Japan, the film is known as Mr. Boo 8: Inspector Chocolate.[1]


Plot


Although Chu Koo-lik (Chocolate) (Michael Hui) believes himself to have outstanding abilities, he has only reached the rank of Inspector despite working many years in the police force. Along with his cowardly assistant, Egg Tart (Ricky Hui), Chocolate is often occupied with nothing at the police station. One day, Chocolate's superior, Captain Wu (Roy Chiao), arranges his newcomer daughter, Kiu-kiu (Anita Mui) to work under Chocolate. However, Kiu-kiu and Chocolate dislike each other. Because Captain Wu deeply loves his daughter, he assigns simple cases to Chocolate, increasing Chocolate's dislike for Kiu-kiu.

Chocolate later receives a missing person case. Although he initially was uninterested, as the investigation goes on, the case suddenly took a dramatic turn, and full of mystery surrounds. Chocolate is determined to solve this case, with Kiu-kiu and Egg Tart under his wing.


Cast



Reception



Critical


Andrew Saroch of Far East Films rated the film a score of 4 out of 5 stars, praising Philip Chan's director and the performances of the main cast, especially Michael Hui, noting how "it is always a joy to watch how Michael bumbles his way through while his face betrays little emotion."[2] Hong Kong Digital gave the film a core of 7/10 and praises the film's script, its humor and Hui's comedic timing.[3]


Box office


The film grossed HK$22,485,500 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 19 December 1986 to 8 January 1987.[citation needed]


Awards and nominations


Accolades
Ceremony Category Recipient Outcome
6th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Michael Hui Nominated
Best Screenplay Michael Hui, Philip Chan Nominated

References


  1. "Inspector Chocolate". filmaffinity.com. 1986. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. "Chocolate Inspector – Far East Films".[permanent dead link]
  3. "Hong Kong Digital #222: Chocolate Inspector".




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