Ashes of Time(1994)
東邪西毒
Fear of rejection leads to a life of exile.
Ashes of Time Synopsis
Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.
Ashes of Time (1994) is a drama and action film directed by Wong Kar-Wai, released on September 17, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Carina Lau. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 407 ratings.
- Director:
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Writers:
- Louis Cha, Wong Kar-Wai, Chan Wan-Yu
- Producers:
- William Chang Suk-Ping, Jacky Pang, Tsai Sung-lin
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Doyle
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Block 2 Pictures, Scholar Films Company, Beijing Film Studio, Jet Tone Production
- Status:
- Released
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Ashes of Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Cheung
as Ouyang Feng / Western Venom
Brigitte Lin
as Murong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Huang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic
Carina Lau
as Peach Blossom
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Blind Swordsman
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
as Girl with Mule
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Hong Qi / Northern Beggar
Maggie Cheung
as Feng's Sister-in-Law
- 白丽
白丽
as Hong Qi's wife
Key crew
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, written by Louis Cha, Wong Kar-Wai and Chan Wan-Yu, produced by William Chang Suk-Ping, Jacky Pang and Tsai Sung-lin.
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Ashes of Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 407 ratings.
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Ashes of Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ashes of Time online?
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Ashes of Time (1994) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ashes of Time?
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The main cast of Ashes of Time (1994) includes Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carina Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. The film was directed by Wong Kar-Wai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ashes of Time released?
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Ashes of Time was released on September 17, 1994 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Ashes of Time worth watching?
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Ashes of Time (1994) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 407 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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