A breakout showcase for Stephen Chow at the dawn of his superstardom, King of Beggars Blu-ray delivers a high-energy blend of martial arts spectacle and irreverent comedy rooted in Hong Kong folklore. Reimagining the legend of Beggar So, the film follows spoiled yet naturally gifted fighter So Chan, whose carefree life collapses when love forces him into the brutal world of competitive martial arts. What begins as a romantic gamble quickly escalates into a clash between the famed Beggar Clan and a corrupt government official, pushing So Chan toward destiny, discipline, and drunken boxing mastery.
 
Directed by Gordon Chan, King of Beggars captures Stephen Chow at a crucial turning point, bridging traditional kung fu storytelling with the manic comedic timing that would later define Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. Packed with kinetic fight choreography, broad humour, and mythic underdog energy, the film stands as one of the most influential Hong Kong blockbusters of the early 1990s. Eureka Classics presents this limited edition Blu-ray as its first release outside Asia, newly restored and loaded with contextual extras.
 
directed by: gordon chan
starring: stephen chow, sharla cheung, man-tat ng, norman chu
1992 / 100 min