The movie revolves around Chow Sing (played by Stephen Chow), a wannabe comedian who kidnaps a famous comedian, Lau Kwun (played by Michael Hui), to make a name for himself in the comedy industry.

Stephen Chow's influence on contemporary comedy cannot be overstated. His innovative approach to humor, which often blends satire, absurdity, and social commentary, has inspired a new generation of comedians and filmmakers.

Directed by and starring Stephen Chow, King of Comedy is a semi-autobiographical blend of slapstick humor and heartfelt drama. Unlike his later "mo lei tau" (nonsense) CGI blockbusters like Shaolin Soccer or Kung Fu Hustle , this film focuses on the struggles of Wan Tin-sau, an aspiring actor who works as a lowly extra while running a local community center. The film is famous for:

: This was the film debut of Cecilia Cheung , who plays Lau Piu-piu, a nightclub hostess who takes acting lessons from Wan. The Remake: The New King of Comedy (2019)