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Woman Demon Human (1987)

Movie ★ 6.8 108 min

Drama

The fictional life and career of a famous actress in Chinese opera, a woman who goes against tradition by specializing in playing male roles, especially that of Zhang Kui, a benevolent ghost who appears in several Chinese operas. Although the actress's career brings wealth and fame, it is attained only through considerable struggle against an anti-female system and an unhappy personal life.

Huang Shuqin Director Huang Shuqin Writer Zhiyu Li Writer Guoxun Song Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 9, 1987
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt0093844
Country
Language
Studio
Shanghai Film Studio

Cast

Li Baotian Li Baotian Qiu's Father Xu Shouli Xu Shouli Qiu Yun Ji Qilin Ji Qilin Teacher Zhang Yanling Pei Li Cun Li Cun Shi Yuan Shi Yuan Li Di Li Di Song Yining Song Yining Qinggang Liang Qinggang Liang An Debao Feifei Wang Qiu Yun (child) Lin Gong Qiu Yun (teenager) Changjun Wang Qiu's mother Shouhe Zhang Back of head (mother's lover) Naicheng Ren Liu Qiang

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Frequently asked questions

What is Woman Demon Human about?
The fictional life and career of a famous actress in Chinese opera, a woman who goes against tradition by specializing in playing male roles, especially that of Zhang Kui, a benevolent ghost who appears in several Chinese operas. Although the actress's career brings wealth and fame, it is attained only through considerable struggle against an anti-female system and an unhappy personal life.
Who directed Woman Demon Human?
Woman Demon Human was directed by Huang Shuqin.
Who stars in Woman Demon Human?
Woman Demon Human stars Li Baotian, Xu Shouli, Ji Qilin, Yanling Pei.
When was Woman Demon Human released?
Woman Demon Human is a 1987 drama film.
Where can I watch Woman Demon Human?
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