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The Phantom Lover

1h 40m1995Ronny Yu
IMDb: 6.6/10
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In 1936 China, a nearly bankrupt drama troupe starts performing in a burned-out theater where the great actor Song Danping was killed. One of the actors, Wei Qing, starts seeing strange apparitions that could revive his troupe and deliver him to the same fate as Song Danping.

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What is The Phantom Lover (1995) about?

In 1936 China, a nearly bankrupt drama troupe starts performing in a burned-out theater where the great actor Song Danping was killed. One of the actors, Wei Qing, starts seeing strange apparitions that could revive his troupe and deliver him to the same fate as Song Danping.

Who stars in The Phantom Lover?

The Phantom Lover stars Leslie Cheung (Song Danping), Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien (Du Yunyan), Liu Lin (Lan Die), Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk (Zhao Jun), Bao Fang (Master Zhao). The film was directed by Ronny Yu.

How long is The Phantom Lover?

The Phantom Lover has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated N/A.

Is The Phantom Lover worth watching?

The Phantom Lover holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, Music, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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