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Fantasy horror film

Picture of a Nymph (1988): Cast

Picture of a Nymph (1988) movie poster

Picture of a Nymph is a 1988 fantasy horror film starring Yuen Biao as Shih Erh, Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah and Joey Wong Cho-Yin. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Picture of a Nymph (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Action , Horror
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Picture of a Nymph About?

The premise of Picture of a Nymph without spoilers.

Shih Erh, a Taoist monk disciple, shelters scholar Tsui Hung‑Chuen after Tsui accidentally sets his home ablaze while fighting a demon. Together with his master Wu Men‑Chu, Shih Erh tries to guard Tsui from the surrounding demons and restless spirits. Tsui meets a kind‑hearted female ghost, Mo Chiu, trapped by the vile malevolent King Ghost.

Picture of a Nymph Themes & Keywords

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  • kung fu
  • sword fight
  • ghost
  • sword and sorcery
  • martial arts
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Cast & crew

Picture of a Nymph Cast & Characters

Yuen Biao leads the cast as Shih Erh, with Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah as Tsui Hung-Chuen and Joey Wong Cho-Yin as Mo Chiu.

Also Starring in Picture of a Nymph

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Picture of a Nymph Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “倩女幽魂前传:画中仙” and “画中仙”.

Also known as
  • 倩女幽魂前传:画中仙
  • 画中仙
  • 화중선
  • Portrait de fantôme chinois

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Picture of a Nymph FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Picture of a Nymph, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Picture of a Nymph?

Picture of a Nymph runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Picture of a Nymph released?

Picture of a Nymph was released on March 18, 1988.

Who is in the cast of Picture of a Nymph?

Picture of a Nymph stars Yuen Biao as Shih Erh, Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah as Tsui Hung-Chuen and Joey Wong Cho-Yin as Mo Chiu, among 10 credited actors.

Does Picture of a Nymph have a post-credit scene?

No. Picture of a Nymph has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Picture of a Nymph in?

The original language of Picture of a Nymph is Cantonese.

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