18 Jul 1964
The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian
The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian is a Hong Kong Chinese Opera musical starring Jackie Chan in a child role.
Madam Xian
"Madam Xian", following the success of "White Snake," is another innovative masterpiece in the realm of opera films from the collaboration between Pearl River Film Group and Guangdong Yueju Opera Theater. The film portrays the legendary life of Madam Xian, hailed as "the first heroine of China," using the distinctive expression of opera film. It won the Best Opera Film award at the 36th China Golden Rooster Awards.
Top Billed Cast
Zeng Xiaomin 冼英
Wen Ruqing 冯宝
彭庆华 冼挺
彭炽权 冼企豪
丁凡 冯融
李佩麟 梅隆
苏临轩 冯盎
王燕飞 陈霸先
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