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Peking Opera Blues

In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pai Niu—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.

1h 45m1986TMDb 7.2

ActionComedyDrama

cn

Crew and Cast

Tsui HarkTsui HarkDirectorBrigitte LinBrigitte LinTsao WanSally Yeh Chian-WenSally Yeh Chian-WenPai NiuCherie Chung Cho-HungCherie Chung Cho-HungSheung HungMark ChengMark ChengLing Pak HoiCheung Kwok-KeungCheung Kwok-KeungTung ManWu MaWu MaBoss WongPaul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiFa Kam SiuKu FengKu FengCommander LiuKenneth TsangKenneth TsangGeneral ChoHuang HaHuang HaGeneral TunPoon Hang-SangPoon Hang-SangTheatre DoormanLeong Po-ChihLeong Po-ChihMr. KamDavid WuDavid WuGeneral Cho's InterpreterJames Lai Wing-KeungJames Lai Wing-KeungGeneral Tun's AdjutantSandra Ng Kwan-YuSandra Ng Kwan-YuGeneral Tun's WifeWong Hoi-YanWong Hoi-YanGeneral Tun's Wife
Michelle SimaMs. ChoiLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangCaptainTin ChingTin ChingComrade SungFung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManGeneral Cho's OfficerWilliam Leung Chi-MingWilliam Leung Chi-MingGeneral Tun's SoldierTenky Tin Kai-ManTenky Tin Kai-ManCart Pusher
Tsang Kwok-ChiCommander Liu's Man
Fung Yuen-ChiOverseas Chinese Arrested in the StreetLau ShunLau ShunRole of Peking OperaDean Shek TinDean Shek Tin

Storyline

In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pai Niu—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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Info

Original title
刀馬旦
Status
Released
Released
6 September 1986
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB score
7.2 / 10 (90 votes)

Production

Director
Tsui Hark
Writers
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Studios
Film Workshop, Cinema City Company Limited
Countries
Hong Kong

Languages

Original
cn
Spoken
Cantonese, Mandarin