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A Chinese Ghost Story

NR19871h 35mTony Ching Siu-Tung
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 70%

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"Old Evil is coming to collect the bride."

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.

FantasyAction
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Frequently asked questions

What is A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) 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 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.

Who stars in A Chinese Ghost Story?

A Chinese Ghost Story stars Leslie Cheung (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). The film was directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung.

How long is A Chinese Ghost Story?

A Chinese Ghost Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated NR.

Is A Chinese Ghost Story worth watching?

A Chinese Ghost Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Fantasy, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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