A Chinese Ghost Story trilogy dvd

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A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy has pioneered a new genre in Hong Kong cinema combining horror, romance action and costume. The trilogy, made by Ching Siu-Tung and Tsui Hark, is loosely adapted from a story in the Chinese classic Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio written by Pu Songling in the Qing Dynasty. A traditional ghost story is brilliantly transformed into fascinating films with new artistic directions and modern special effects in film shooting.

Staring as charming female ghosts, Joey Wang has earned her reputation as a "classical beauty" from this series. Just as charming in A Chinese Ghost Story is the late super idol Leslie Cheung who appears in ancient Chinese costume on screen for the first time. Tax-collector Ning Tsai-shen (Leslie Cheung) trespasses a temple for a night but is awakened by the bewitching music played by the feminine and attractive Hsiao-tsing (Joey Wang). He is madly in love with her, without noticing resident Taoist Monk Yin (Wo Ma) has repeatedly impeded her murder of him... With an ancient romance reenacted by the charismatic Leslie and Joey, and the spectacular actions performed by veteran actor Wo Ma, A Chinese Ghost Story became a box-office hit all over Asia soon after its release and has become a classic nowadays.

Its sequel A Chinese Ghost Story 2 is just as acclaimed. Though this is an even looser adaptation of the Qing Dynasty text, the spookiness in Pu Songling's story is well preserved. Leslie Cheung, with his unparalleled charisma, continues to star as Ning Tsai-shen but Joey Wang becomes another female "ghost" named Windy. The cast is even stronger with the gorgeous Michelle Reis and top singer Jacky Cheung joining this second episode. The next year in 1991, Ching Siu-Tung and Tsui Hark directed the third episode. Instead of Leslie Cheung, A Chinese Ghost Story 3 stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai who is no less captivating. Another uncanny romance between Tony Leung and Joey Wang begins to unfold...

The three films have been nominated and won numerous awards, especially in original scores, artistic direction and action choreography. A Chinese Ghost Story was awarded Best Art Direction, Best Original Film Score and Best Original Film Song in the Hong Kong Film Awards 1987.

Now you can own all three films at once in the best quality ever! Digitally Remastered with Dolby Digital 6.1 sound mix, the three Chinese Ghost Stories now come nicely in a box-set. Interviews with the famous action choreographer Yuen Bun and the late lyricist and composer James Wong who penned the songs for the films are also included. Immerse yourself into the eerie but romantic world of the Chinese Ghost Stories today!

The Boxset has Leslie Cheung as Ning Tsai-shen Joey Wang as Hsiao-tsing on the front cover, while the back cover features Tony Leung and Joey Wang in A Chinese Ghost Story 3.

Product Title: A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy (DVD) (Digitally Remastered DVD Box Set) (Hong Kong Version)

Artist Name(s): Leslie Cheung | Tony Leung Chiu Wai | Joey Wang | Tsui Hark | Ching Siu Tung

Release Date: 2007-05-14

Language: Cantonese, Mandarin

Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese

Place of Origin: Hong Kong

Picture Format: NTSC What is it?

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Widescreen Anamorphic: Yes

Sound Information: Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS-ES 6.1, Dolby Digital

Disc Format(s): DVD, DVD-9

Region Code: All Region

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