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The Great Surprise

19831h 26mMovieComedy

Taiwanese comedy. A large diamond named "The Light of Shanghai" is given as a gift to the boss of Shanghai Beach, a local gang, and it triggers a battle among the thief Luo Ping, the prostitute Su San, and others

DirectorKevin Chu
WriterChang Yi

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Cast · Directed by Kevin Chu

BLBrigitte Lin
Brigitte Lin
Robber Robin
SCSylvia Chang
Sylvia Chang
Su San
HPHsu Pu-Liao
Hsu Pu-Liao
San Ba Bie
WFWang Fei
Wang Fei
SYSun Yueh
Sun Yueh

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The Great Surprise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great Surprise?

The Great Surprise isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Great Surprise on Netflix?

No, The Great Surprise is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Great Surprise on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Great Surprise isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Great Surprise for free?

The Great Surprise isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Great Surprise?

The Great Surprise hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 13, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.