Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio

Top 10 Billed Cast

Cheng Pei-Pei
鄭佩佩

Self

Ivy Ling Po
Ivy Ling Po

Self

Chin Ping
Chin Ping

Self

Tanny Tien-Ni
恬妮

Self

Li Li-Hua
Li Li-Hua

Self (archive footage)

Linda Lin Dai
Linda Lin Dai

(footage)

Betty Loh Ti
Betty Loh Ti

Self (archive footage)

Lily Ho
Lily Ho

Self (archive footage)

Dr. Ng Ho
Dr. Ng Ho

Self

Run Run Shaw
Run Run Shaw

Self

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    Hong Kong cinemas had a wide range of glamorous female stars during the golden age of the 60's and 70's. The series will take the audience on a sentimental journey to the good old days and once again look at the expansive epic costume dramas and huangmei operas in which actresses played both the male and female roles. Rare interviews with Sir Run Run Shaw, stars Ivy Ling Po, Shaw Yin Yin, Tanny Tie Ni and Cheng Pei Pei are also featured.

  • Release Date

    2003-01-03

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    7

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    3.5 starts
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