Agent 009 is staying at a "hotel" that was in reality the relatively newly built Clearwater Bay Apartments on Ka Shue Road. This development, consisting of four buildings (making up eight blocks) was built in 1963 and look to be still going strong. Just by looking at the slope in the background I can tell that the building used for the film was Block G and H - the furthest from Clearwater Bay Road.
The lowest image shows Margaret Tu Chuan (she was to tragically commit suicide a couple of years later) who plays the main female baddie, as she gets out of her car. In the background is Junk Bay when it was still filled with water rather than concrete and highrises.
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Having been here some years ago, I recognized this location immediately as well, despite the I Chong Mansion lettering on the exterior wall. I cannot find any map with that name or any reference to it in an old book/directory. The lettering on the brick wall looked real, when Margaret Tu Chuan walked in.
This was the block that Sir Run Run lived and died in after his move from Island Road. He lived on the top floor, though I don't recall if the units were joined. The block is still going strong ... until it meets the wrecking ball. Entities related to Mona Fong bought all eight-units and applied for redevelopment. The article I read mentioned the applicant is now a Shaw-related trust/foundation. Only this building, GH Block, is being redeveloped and will be completed by the end of 2028. Demolition must be starting soon, if it hasn't already.
I have not found the Fu Sheng interview yet that can help identify his house, but might have found something better. If I locate it, I will add to the Clear Water Bay Road comment.
thanks Rodney, I didn't know that about Sir Run Run. I wonder how long he owned the place? It wouldn't surprise me if it was his from the start.
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