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Peking Opera Blues
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Peking Opera Blues

1986-09-06 · 105 min · ★ 7.2

Action · Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Tsui Hark
Production companies
Film Workshop, Cinema City Company Limited
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brigitte LinBrigitte LinTsao Wan
Sally Yeh Chian-WenSally Yeh Chian-WenPai Niu
Cherie Chung Cho-HungCherie Chung Cho-HungSheung Hung
Mark ChengMark ChengLing Pak Hoi
Cheung Kwok-KeungCheung Kwok-KeungTung Man
Wu MaWu MaBoss Wong
Paul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiFa Kam Siu
Ku FengKu FengCommander Liu
Kenneth TsangKenneth TsangGeneral Cho
Huang HaHuang HaGeneral Tun
Poon Hang-SangPoon Hang-SangTheatre Doorman
Leong Po-ChihLeong Po-ChihMr. Kam
David WuDavid WuGeneral Cho's Interpreter
James Lai Wing-KeungJames Lai Wing-KeungGeneral Tun's Adjutant
Sandra Ng Kwan-yuSandra Ng Kwan-yuGeneral Tun's Wife
Wong Hoi-YanWong Hoi-YanGeneral Tun's Wife
Michelle SimaMs. Choi
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangCaptain
Tin ChingTin ChingComrade Sung
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManGeneral Cho's Officer

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