A Chinese Ghost Story III
Seen it?1991 | 109 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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, fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
100 years after the events of the first film, Buddhist Bai Yun and his disciple Fong journey through a small town to transport a golden idol of Buddha. However, local thieves thwart their journey, forcing them to take shelter at the ghostly Orchid Temple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiMonk Fong
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauSwordsman Yin
- Joey WongLotus
- Nina Li ChiButterfly
- Lau Siu-mingTree Demon
- Lau ShunFong's Master
- Tiffany Lau Yuk-TingOrchid / Jade
- Tommy WongMan with Yin in Teahouse
- Sam Ho Choi-ChowRascal
- Cheung Yiu-SingRascal