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1995•100 min•Drama, Music, Romance

The Phantom Lover

Is The Phantom Lover a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Phantom Lover worth watching? With a rating of 5.3/10, this Drama, Music, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Phantom Lover Synopsis

In 1936 China, a nearly bankrupt drama troupe starts performing in a burned-out theater where the great actor Song Danping was killed. One of the actors, Wei Qing, starts seeing strange apparitions that could revive his troupe and deliver him to the same fate as Song Danping.

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Top Cast

Leslie Cheung
Leslie CheungSong Danping
Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien
Jacklyn Wu Chien-LienDu Yunyan
Liu Lin
Liu LinLan Die
Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Roy Szeto Wai-CheukZhao Jun
Bao Fang
Bao FangMaster Zhao
Phillip Kwok Chui
Phillip Kwok ChuiMaster Zhao's Henchman
Yu Yankai
Yu YankaiMaster Zhao's Henchman
Huang Lei
Huang LeiWei Qing
Xie Yan
Xie YanTroupe performer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Phantom Lover worth watching?

The Phantom Lover has received mixed reviews with a 5.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Music, Romance movies.

Is The Phantom Lover hit or flop?

The Phantom Lover has received average ratings (5.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Phantom Lover?

The Phantom Lover is a Drama, Music, Romance movie that In 1936 China, a nearly bankrupt drama troupe starts performing in a burned-out theater where the great actor Song Danping was killed. One of the acto...

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