It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World

Jan 28, 1987

1h 40m

★ 6.7

Overview

Bill, a TV news reporter, tries to make ends meet to support himself, his wife and three daughters in urban Hong Kong. In the mist of the misadventures of Bill and his family, their luck and lives ultimately change when Bill's wife suddenly wins the lottery.

Genres

Comedy

Family

Production Companies

D & B Films

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World Trailers

Cast

Uncle Bill

Bill Tung Biu

Aunty Lydia

Lydia Shum Tin-Ha

Smiley Joe

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

May

Elsie Chan Yik-Si

John

David Chiang Da-Wei

Loletta

Loletta Lee Lai-Chun

Jody

Pauline Kwan

One of Smiley Joe's Friends

Danny Summer

TV Boy

Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei

One of Smiley Joe's Friends

Albert Cheung Miu-Hau

Chan

Teddy Yip Wing-Cho

Mr. Fung

Raymond Fung Sai-Hung

Čenda and Jana don't have it easy in life. They're both unemployed, Čenda is up to his ears in debt, and the most frequent visitor to their home is the debt collector. But that's about to change thanks to a lottery ticket blessed by a priest. A fairy-tale win of 176 million crowns opens the door to a world of unlimited possibilities for the couple. But it also brings a lot of new friends who would like to get a big piece of the prize.

6.0

Elsa & Fred

Mar 7, 2014

After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep enjoying life. Although he seemed resigned to a miserable bedridden existence, Fred embraces Elsa's youthful enthusiasm as she introduces him to the path of life and entertains him with outlandish stories about her past life. But when he discovers Elsa's terminally ill, Fred decides to accompany her on the trip of her dreams to the eternal city of Rome to help her fulfil a lifelong ambition.

6.2

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Nov 10, 2004

Bridget Jones is working as a TV host and still dating her new love, barrister Mark Darcy, for a perfect six weeks. But Bridget is jealous of the time Mark spends with a gorgeous co-worker Rebecca and, despite a vacation meant to smooth things over, ends their relationship. On assignment in Thailand with her disreputable ex, Daniel Cleaver - claiming to be a reformed man - they have a short dalliance, and she is arrested at the airport and temporarily jailed on the false accusation of drug smuggling before Mark, seemingly indifferent, comes to the rescue.

6.7

It Could Happen to You

Jul 16, 1994

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

4.0

Έμπαινε Κίτσο!

Jan 1, 1968

No overview available.

6.0

The Lucky One

Jan 1, 1968

A countryman arrives in Athens to make it big and becomes a millionaire overnight. However, a duo of swindlers has set their sights on getting their hands on his fortune. Will he discover the hard way that more money means more problems?

0.0

B-Robo Kabutack - The Wish from Beyond Time [2025 Chinese New Years Special]

Jan 28, 2025

A 2025 Chinese New Years special for Bilibili, featuring the return of B-Robo Kabutack, a Japanese tokusatsu series from 1997 that became popular in China.

6.5

Little Garlic

Jan 28, 2024

Usher in the Year of the Dragon with a story about a young girl who has a special shapeshifting ability. Together with Director Marc Webb, Apple brings you this charming and heartwarming tale about self-discovery in our pursuit of life in the modern world.

6.3

Kate & Leopold

Dec 25, 2001

When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.

6.7

*batteries not included

Dec 18, 1987

In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.

0.0

Great Gain

Oct 4, 2011

Isaac is a janitor whose livelihood is in jeopardy when his boss tries to cut his job in order to save money. When it seems he has finally gotten the best of Isaac, a misunderstanding at a convenience store puts a winning lottery ticket in Isaac's hands. Isaac 's world has been turned around but after gaining so much he may be on the edge of losing it all.

0.0

Apt. 2C

Jun 1, 1985

A comedy film showing a fictional day in the life of George Carlin, at his apartment where he lives.

6.2

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Jul 23, 1982

When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel, the Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.

6.6

Punyalan Private Limited

Nov 17, 2017

A budding entrepreneur fights social injustice in his bid to establish his new business.

7.7

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

Sep 22, 1998

After going their separate ways, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred reunite to investigate the ghost of Moonscar the pirate on a haunted bayou island, but it turns out the swashbuckler's spirit isn't the only creepy character on the island. The sleuths also meet up with cat creatures and zombies... and it looks like for the first time in their lives, these ghouls might actually be real.

0.0

Grandma's Apartment

Invalid Date

A grandmother and her grandson navigate love and fame, while crossing paths with Baron Frankenstein.

6.1

Maid in Manhattan

Dec 13, 2002

Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?

5.9

How Much Do You Love Me?

Oct 26, 2005

After winning the lottery, François goes to a bar in Pigalle and offers one hundred thousand Euros per month to a prostitute named Daniela to live with him as his wife until his money runs out.

7.4

Jerry & Marge Go Large

Oct 20, 2022

The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.