A Chinese Ghost Story 1987
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SplatA 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ling Choi-san
as Lip Siu Sin
as Swordsman Yin Chek-ha
as Tree Demon
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
as Siu Ching
as Secretary Chiu
as Judge
as Boss at Tavern
as Sells Paintings
Director:
Writer:
Yuen Kai-Chi
Stars:
Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Lau Siu-Ming, David Lam Wai, Fanny Sit Chi-Lun, David Wu, Wong Jing, Huang Ha, Sze Mei-Yee,
Genres:
Fantasy,Action
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Chinese Ghost Story
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
YKC
Cast
as Ling Choi-san
as Lip Siu Sin
as Swordsman Yin Chek-ha
as Tree Demon
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
as Siu Ching
as Secretary Chiu
as Judge
as Boss at Tavern
as Sells Paintings
as Policeman
as Sells Charms
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