The Royal Scoundrel

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{{Infobox film

| name = The Royal Scoundrel

| image = TheRoyalScoundrel.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Film poster

| native_name = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes

| t = 沙灘仔與周師奶

| s = 沙滩仔与周师奶

| p = Shā Tān Zāi Yǔ Zhōu Shī Nǎi

| j = Saa1 Taan1 Zai2 Jyu2 Zau1 Si1 Naai1}}

| director = Johnnie To
Jonathan Chik

| producer = Raymond Wong

| writer =

| screenplay = Tsang Kan-cheung

| story =

| based_on =

| starring = Tony Leung
Jacklyn Wu
Ng Man-tat
Waise Lee

| narrator =

| music = William Wu

| cinematography = Horace Wong

| editing = OH Film Post Production Workshop

| studio = Cinema City
Paka Film Production

| distributor = Golden Princess Amusement

| released = {{Film date|1991|1|10|df=yes}}

| runtime = 89 minutes

| country = Hong Kong

| language = Cantonese

| budget =

| gross = HK$6,363,006

}}

The Royal Scoundrel (沙灘仔與周師奶) is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Johnnie To and Jonathan Chik. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Ng Man-tat. The film was released in January 10, 1991.{{cite web

| title = The Royal Scoundrel

| work = Review

| publisher = www.hkmdb.com

| url = https://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=7390&display_set=big5

| access-date = 2025-03-01 }}

Plot

A fiery-tempered cop, "beach boy", and his deeply bonded yet timid and cowardly partner, Chow, investigate a case together. During the process, beach boy encounters Yuk, an orphaned young girl. However, their relationship is soon disrupted by their newly appointed superior, Lee Nam, who wins Yuk's affection. Lee Nam further plots an illegal gold trade and attempts to frame beach boy while reaping the benefits for himself. In the end, with Yuk's help, beach boy orchestrates a plan that leads the gangsters to eliminate Lee Nam.

Cast

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