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Peking Opera Blues

Actor(s): Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh, Cherie Chung, Mark Cheng
Director(s): Tsui Hark

Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Content Advisory: Questionable for Children
Movie Release: 1986
DVD Release: 11/17/1998
Format: DVD - Letterbox for TV
Audio Tracks: Cantonese, Mandarin
Subtitles: English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 42 mins
Studio: Image Entertainment
Members Wishing: 3
Genres: Comedy Drama

DVD Synopsis

This slapstick comedy drama stars three of Hong Kong's most attractive and popular actresses of their time: Brigitte Lin is the daughter of a general, Cherie Chung is a petty thief, and Sally Yip is the daughter of the manager of the Beijing Opera theater. The story is set in 1911 when the Chinese revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic. The general's daughter has to steal an important document from her father's safe in order to help out the guerrillas who are fighting for the republic. Her exploits and those of her two friends flow back and forth between the Imperial Palace and the theater of the Beijing Opera. Action, farce, and political satire tumble over each other as the story leads up to its dizzying rooftop climax. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Actors

Brigitte Lin
Sally Yeh
Cherie Chung
Mark Cheng

Editorial Review of DVD

Hong Kong visionary Tsui Hark helms this dazzling romantic adventure featuring three of Hong Kong cinema's most celebrated sirens in this exciting release from Tai Seng Video. Presented in the original 1.85:1 widescreen theatrical aspect ratio, this release offers audio in either Mandarin or Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 with optional English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bahasa, and Thai subtitles. Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh and Cherie Chung headline this action-packed release that is sure to excite the avid Hong Kong cinema junkie in your life. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide