A Chinese Ghost Story
"Old Evil is coming to collect the bride."
Originally released in 1987. A Chinese Ghost Story is a fantasy/action film. directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung.
Starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (321 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Budget
- $1,250,000
Production Companies
- Cinema City
- Film Workshop
- Golden Princess Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Chinese Ghost Story about?
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 ...
Who directed A Chinese Ghost Story?
A Chinese Ghost Story was directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung.
How long is A Chinese Ghost Story?
A Chinese Ghost Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was A Chinese Ghost Story released?
A Chinese Ghost Story was released on July 18, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Chinese Ghost Story?
The main cast of A Chinese Ghost Story includes Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Lau Siu-Ming, David Lam Wai.
Is A Chinese Ghost Story worth watching?
A Chinese Ghost Story has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 321 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.