Peking Opera Blues(1986)
刀馬旦
Peking Opera Blues Synopsis
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.
Peking Opera Blues (1986) is a action, comedy and drama film directed by Tsui Hark, released on September 6, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung and Mark Cheng Ho-Nam. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsui Hark
- Writers:
- Raymond To Kwok-Wai
- Producers:
- Tsui Hark
- Cinematographer:
- Poon Hang-Sang
- Composer:
- James Wong Jim
- Production:
- Film Workshop, Cinema City Company Limited
- Status:
- Released
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Peking Opera Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brigitte Lin
as Tsao Wan
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen
as Pai Niu
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
as Sheung Hung
Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
as Ling Pak Hoi
Cheung Kwok-Keung
as Tung Man
Wu Ma
as Boss Wong
Paul Chun Pui
as Fa Kam Siu
Ku Feng
as Commander Liu
Kenneth Tsang
as General Cho
Huang Ha
as General Tun
Poon Hang-Sang
as Theatre Doorman
Leong Po-Chih
as Mr. Kam
Key crew
Directed by Tsui Hark, written by Raymond To Kwok-Wai, produced by Tsui Hark.
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Peking Opera Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 88 ratings.
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Peking Opera Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Peking Opera Blues online?
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Peking Opera Blues (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Peking Opera Blues?
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The main cast of Peking Opera Blues (1986) includes Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam and Cheung Kwok-Keung. The film was directed by Tsui Hark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Peking Opera Blues released?
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Peking Opera Blues was released on September 6, 1986 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Peking Opera Blues worth watching?
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Peking Opera Blues (1986) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Peking Opera Blues?
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