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A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)

Old Evil is coming to collect the bride.

  • Jul 18, 1987
  • 1h 35m
  • NR

7.3/10

TMDB user score
360 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

A Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 fantasy and action film directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung. Its leading cast includes Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Joey Wong and Wu Ma. It runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. It belongs to the A Chinese Ghost Story Collection. Its original language is Cantonese.

Synopsis

A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 35 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
Cantonese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 360 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer [Subtitled] · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch A Chinese Ghost Story

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Cast

  • Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing Ling Choi-san
  • Joey Wong Lip Siu Sin
  • Wu Ma Swordsman Yin Chek-ha
  • Lau Siu-ming Tree Demon
  • David Lam Wai Swordsman Hsia Hou
  • Fanny Sit Chi-Lun Siu Ching
  • David Wu Secretary Chiu
  • Wong Jing Judge
  • Huang Ha Boss at Tavern
  • Sze Mei-Yee Sells Paintings
  • Chiang Kam Policeman
  • Yeung Yau-Cheung Sells Charms

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