FILMACA Chinese Ghost Story1987

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How Long Is “A Chinese Ghost Story”?

Name: A Chinese Ghost Story
Genre: fantasy, action/adventure, comedy
Released: 1987-07-18
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Leslie Cheung, Ma Wu, Joey Wang, Wai Lam, Joey Wong

1h 40m runtime

19871h 40mfantasy • action/adventure • comedy

Fantasy film with a runtime of 100 minutes, released in 1987. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 40m

Minutes100

One SittingYes

With Break1h 52m

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A debt collector visits a small town for work but gets stranded there when he fails to get the work done on time and runs out of money. He finds a deserted temple on the outskirts, near the forest and decides to stay there while he figures a way to get back home. The same night he meets a beautiful woman and falls for her, but after talking to the temple priest realises that she is only an apparition!, A student takes shelter in a nearly deserted temple where he meets and falls for a beautiful girl that is possessed by one of the many ghosts inhabiting the building. A poignant romance with moments of humor result in a climactic battle for the girl's soul.

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Runtime1h 40m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 52m

Movie Facts

Release DateJuly 18, 1987

Runtime1h 40m

LanguageEnglish

Genresfantasy, action/adventure, comedy

DirectorSiu-Tung Ching

ProducerTsui Hark, Claudie Chung

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