Peking Opera Blues (1986): Cast
Peking Opera Blues is a 1986 action comedy directed by Tsui Hark, starring Lau Shun as Role of Peking Opera, Brigitte Lin and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Film Workshop
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peking Opera Blues About?
The premise of Peking Opera Blues without spoilers.
Set in 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—Tsao Wan, a rebel in disguise; Sheung Hung, driven by a hunt for priceless jewels; and Pat Neil, an heiress of a Peking Opera troupe—join forces on a perilous quest. Their journey weaves intrigue, betrayal and defiance of social conventions against a backdrop of political unrest and the dazzling world of traditional Chinese opera.
Peking Opera Blues Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- opera
- china
- 1910s
- revolution
- martial arts
- gun
- peking opera
- chinese history
- slumber party
- jewels
- female protagonist
- horseback riding
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- friendship between girls
- torture
- crossdressing
- army
- military dictatorship
- chinese acrobat
- kung fu
- female lead
- sword fight
- gunshot wound
- transvestism
- sword
Peking Opera Blues Cast & Characters
Lau Shun leads the cast as Role of Peking Opera, with Brigitte Lin as Tsao Wan and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Sheung Hung. Directed by Tsui Hark; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tsui Hark
- Lau Shun as Role of Peking Opera
- Brigitte Lin as Tsao Wan
- Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Sheung Hung
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Sally Yeh as Pat Neil
Also Starring in Peking Opera Blues
· 22 more- Kenneth Tsang General Cho
- Ku Feng Commander Liu
- Wu Ma Boss Wong
- Sandra Ng Kwan Yue General Tun's Wife
- Fung Ging-Man General Cho's Officer
- Paul Chun Pui Fa Kam Siu
- Lee Hoi-Sang Captain
- Tenky Tin Kai-Man Cart Pusher
- David Wu General Cho's Interpreter
- Huang Ha General Tun
- Tin Ching Comrade Sung
- Mark Cheng Ho-Nam Ling Pak Hoi
- Cheung Kwok-Keung Tung Man
- Dean Shek Tin
- Leong Po-Chih Mr. Kam
- Si-Ma Yin Ms. Choi
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- William Leung Chi-Ming General Tun's Soldier
- James Lai Wing-Keung General Tun's Adjutant
- Fung Yuen-Chi Overseas Chinese Arrested in the Street
- Poon Hang-Sang Theatre Doorman
- Tsang Kwok-Chi Commander Liu's Man
- Wong Hoi-Yan General Tun's Wife
More from Tsui Hark
More films directed by Tsui Hark, best-rated first: The Battle at Lake Changjin, The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge, Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon and Flying Swords of Dragon Gate.
Peking Opera Blues Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Dao ma dan” and “Peking Action Blues”.
- Also known as
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- Dao ma dan
- Peking Action Blues
- Do ma daan
- 刀马旦
- 도마단
- Sonhos da Ópera de Pequim
- Tam Nữ Anh Hùng
- เผ็ดสวยดุ ณ เปไก๋
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Peking Opera Blues FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Peking Opera Blues, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peking Opera Blues?
Peking Opera Blues runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Peking Opera Blues released?
Peking Opera Blues was released on September 6, 1986.
Who directed Peking Opera Blues?
Peking Opera Blues was directed by Tsui Hark.
More films by Tsui Hark Who is in the cast of Peking Opera Blues?
Peking Opera Blues stars Lau Shun as Role of Peking Opera, Brigitte Lin as Tsao Wan and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Sheung Hung, among 26 credited actors.
Does Peking Opera Blues have a post-credit scene?
No. Peking Opera Blues has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peking Opera Blues in?
The original language of Peking Opera Blues is Cantonese.
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