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Millionaires Express is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy co-written, directed by, and starring Sammo Hung, produced by Golden Harvest. Set in 1930s Republican-era China, the plot involves a planned train derailment near a frontier town that brings together multiple factions, including bandits, lawmen, and a train carrying wealthy passengers. The film features a large ensemble cast of Hong Kong stars including Yuen Biao and Eric Tsang, and combines martial arts choreography with slapstick comedy in the style characteristic of Hung's directorial work from this period.
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Why does Sammo Hung derail the train in Millionaires Express?
Sammo Hung's character Ching sabotages the Shanghai Express so wealthy passengers will stop in his hometown of Hanshui and spend money there. The stunt turns a local money-making plan into a clash with bandits and other criminals. [Hong Kong Film Archive](https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/pe-event-2019-10-1-16.html)
Who directed and starred in Millionaires Express?
Sammo Hung co-wrote, directed, and stars in the 1986 Golden Harvest production. The ensemble also includes Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Cynthia Rothrock, Yuen Wah, Lam Ching-ying, and Richard Ng. [Fortune Star](https://www.fortunestarentertainment.com/millionairesexpress.html)
Is Millionaires Express a straight heist movie?
No. It mixes martial arts, Western-style action, comedy, and a train-centered crime plot, with rival bandits, Japanese fighters, and wealthy passengers converging in one town. The Hong Kong Film Archive lists the original language as Cantonese. [Hong Kong Film Archive](https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/pe-event-2019-10-1-16.html)
What are the alternate English titles for Millionaires Express?
It is commonly listed as Millionaires Express, The Millionaires' Express, or Shanghai Express. The Hong Kong film was released by Golden Harvest in 1986 and is usually listed at about 98 to 101 minutes depending on the cut. [Millionaires Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millionaires_Express)
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