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The King of Masks
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The King of Masks

1995-06-09 · 102 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

Wang Bianlian is an aging street performer known as the King of Mask for his mastery of Sichuan Change Art in a true story. His wife left him with and infant son over 30 years ago. The son died from illness at age 10. This left Wang a melancholy loner aching for a male descendent to learn his rare and dying art.

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Directors
Wu Tianming
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1

Top Cast

Zhu XuZhu XuWang Bianlian
Zhou Ren-YingDoggie
Zhao Zhi-GangLiang Sulan
Zhang Rui-YangWen Tian Ci
Chen LiMs. Wen
Wong Siu-KeiSlave Trader
Dung Kin-LaamCi's Wet Nurse
Pan HongLi Xiang
Tang Gao-QiGeneral Liu
Gao YuchangBureau Chief Huang
Tian ZhongheWine Shop Boss
Jia ZhaojiJia ZhaojiSlave Trader

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