The King of Masks(1995)
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The King of Masks Synopsis
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.
The King of Masks (1995) is a drama film directed by Wu Tianming, released on June 9, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Zhu Xu, Zhou Ren-Ying, Zhao Zhi-Gang and Zhang Rui-Yang. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Wu Tianming
- Writers:
- Minglun Wei
- Producers:
- Titus Ho
- Cinematographer:
- Mu Deyuan
- Composer:
- Zhao Jiping
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Revenue:
- $1
- Status:
- Released
The King of Masks (1995) Trailer
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The King of Masks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zhu Xu
as Wang Bianlian
- Zhou Ren-Ying
Zhou Ren-Ying
as Doggie
- Zhao Zhi-Gang
Zhao Zhi-Gang
as Liang Sulan
- Zhang Rui-Yang
Zhang Rui-Yang
as Wen Tian Ci
- Chen Li
Chen Li
as Ms. Wen
- Wong Siu-Kei
Wong Siu-Kei
as Slave Trader
- Dung Kin-Laam
Dung Kin-Laam
as Ci's Wet Nurse
- Pan Hong
Pan Hong
as Li Xiang
- Tang Gao-Qi
Tang Gao-Qi
as General Liu
- Gao Yuchang
Gao Yuchang
as Bureau Chief Huang
- Tian Zhonghe
Tian Zhonghe
as Wine Shop Boss
Jia Zhaoji
as Slave Trader
Key crew
Directed by Wu Tianming, written by Minglun Wei, produced by Titus Ho.
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The King of Masks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 65 ratings.
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The King of Masks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King of Masks online?
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The King of Masks (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The King of Masks?
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The main cast of The King of Masks (1995) includes Zhu Xu, Zhou Ren-Ying, Zhao Zhi-Gang, Zhang Rui-Yang and Chen Li. The film was directed by Wu Tianming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King of Masks released?
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The King of Masks was released on June 9, 1995 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The King of Masks worth watching?
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The King of Masks (1995) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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