Peking Opera Blues
Seen it?1986 | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pai Niu—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tsui Hark
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaTsao Wan
- Sally Yeh Chian-WenPai Niu
- Cherie Chung Cho-HungSheung Hung
- Mark Cheng Ho-namLing Pak Hoi
- Cheung Kwok-KeungTung Man
- Wu MaBoss Wong
- Paul Chun PuiFa Kam Siu
- Ku FengCommander Liu
- Kenneth TsangGeneral Cho
- Huang HaGeneral Tun