The Phantom Lover (1995): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Phantom Lover is a 1995 music drama directed by Ronny Yu, starring Leslie Cheung as Song Danping, Huang Lei and Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla and Pluto TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ronny Yu
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Mandarin Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Phantom Lover About?
The premise of The Phantom Lover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1936 China, a struggling drama troupe takes the stage in a charred theater where renowned actor Song Danping met his death. As they rehearse, actor Wei Qing begins to witness unsettling visions that promise to restore the troupe’s fortunes, yet also threaten to seal his own fate in the same tragic manner as Danping.
The Phantom Lover Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- blindness
- song
- slow motion
- lifting female in air
- lifting someone into the air
- lifting an adult into the air
- table
- weather
- singing
- blind man
- water
- stage
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- spying
- sex
- running
- reflection
- rain
- nightmare
- liquid
- lifting a woman into the air
- kiss
- horse
- fire
- disfigurement
- disfigured face
- danger
- curtain
- costume
- blind woman
- blanket
- bed
- asian
- architect
- applause
- animal
- accent
- remake
- theater
Where to Watch The Phantom Lover
Stream it on Hoopla and Pluto TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Phantom Lover Cast & Characters
Leslie Cheung leads the cast as Song Danping, with Huang Lei as Wei Qing and Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien as Du Yunyan. Directed by Ronny Yu; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ronny Yu
- Leslie Cheung as Song Danping
- Huang Lei as Wei Qing
- Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien as Du Yunyan
- Phillip Kwok as Master Zhao's Henchman
Also Starring in The Phantom Lover
· 5 more- Bao Fang Master Zhao
- Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk Zhao Jun
- Liu Lin Lan Die
- Xie Yan Troupe performer
- Yu Yankai Master Zhao's Henchman
The Phantom Lover Plot Summary
What happens in The Phantom Lover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1940s-era China, Song Dan Ping Leslie Cheung is an ambitious theatre actor and owner who builds a magnificent playhouse to dazzle the city with his take on classics, notably Romeo and Juliet, along with other tragic love stories that pulse with longing and loss. His undeniable talent and sheer devotion draw crowds night after night, turning the theatre into a living dream where stagecraft, music, and emotion fuse into unforgettable performances.
Full summary
The whole story of The Phantom Lover, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Phantom Lover?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Song Dan Ping in the film?
Cars in The Phantom Lover
36 cars on screen, including the 1936 Buick Special and the 1934 Chevrolet P-Series.
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1940 Indian Chief Important role
The Phantom Lover Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Phantom Lover - Aaverakastaja” and “Ye Ban Ge Sheng”.
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- Phantom Lover - Aaverakastaja
- Ye Ban Ge Sheng
- 新夜半歌声
- 야반가성
- 夜半歌声
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The Phantom Lover FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Phantom Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Phantom Lover?
The Phantom Lover runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Phantom Lover released?
The Phantom Lover was released on July 22, 1995.
Who directed The Phantom Lover?
The Phantom Lover was directed by Ronny Yu.
More films by Ronny Yu Who is in the cast of The Phantom Lover?
The Phantom Lover stars Leslie Cheung as Song Danping, Huang Lei as Wei Qing and Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien as Du Yunyan, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Phantom Lover?
In the US, The Phantom Lover is streaming on Hoopla, Pluto TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Phantom Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. The Phantom Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Phantom Lover in?
The original language of The Phantom Lover is Chinese.
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