Peking Opera Blues (1986)
Overview
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pat Neil—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | cn |
| Popularity | 10.216 |
Directed By
Tsui Hark
Crew
Tsui Hark
Raymond To
James Wong Jim
David Wu
Yeung-Wah Kam
Poon Hang-Sang
Bo-Ling Ng
Patrick Yip
Vincent Wai
Leung Chi-Hing
Ho Kim-Sing
Sally Yeh
Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Tsui Hark
TOP CAST
Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia
Tsao Wan
Sally Yeh
Pat Neil
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Sheung Hung
Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
Ling Pak Hoi
Wu Ma
Boss Wong
Cheung Kwok-Keung
Tung Man
Paul Chun Pui
Fa Kam Siu
Ku Feng
Commander Liu
Kenneth Tsang
General Cho
Huang Ha
General Tun
Poon Hang-Sang
Theatre Doorman
Po-Chih Leong
Mr. Kam
David Wu
General Cho's Interpreter
James Lai Wing-Keung
General Tun's Adjutant
Sandra Ng Kwan-Yue
General Tun's Wife
Wong Hoi-Yan
General Tun's Wife
Si-Ma Yin
Ms. Choi
Lee Hoi-Sang
Captain
Tin Ching
Comrade Sung
Fung Ging-Man
General Cho's Officer
William Leung Chi-Ming
General Tun's Soldier
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Cart Pusher
Chang Kwok-Tse
Commander Liu's Man
Fung Yuen-Chi
Overseas Chinese Arrested in the Street
Lau Shun
Role of Peking Opera
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