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The Stunt Woman (1996)
Director: Ann Hui
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Jimmy Wong Ga-Lok, Ken Lo Wing-Hang
Runtime95 min
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After moving to Hong Kong from China, a young martial artist starts a promising career as a stuntwoman. She begins to feel accepted in the business, but a passionate affair with a playboy ends up breaking her heart and unleashing her wild side.
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The Stunt Woman is a 1996 Hong Kong action drama film directed by Ann Hui. While it has received little critical acclaim, the film has found a modest audience, earning a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb.
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Directed by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui, The Stunt Woman from 1996 offers a thrilling and emotional exploration of the high-stakes world of movie stunt work. Featuring a standout performance by the legendary Michelle Yeoh, this genre-blending film provides a unique perspective on the challenges and sacrifices faced by those who risk their lives for the art of cinema.
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The Stunt Woman is a 1996 Hong Kong action film directed by Ann Hui, and produced by Raymond Chow, Catherine Hun and Ka-Foo Lau. It stars Michelle Yeoh and Sammo Hung as stunt workers toiling behind the scenes of the film industry with little recognition of the work they do or the danger it entails. The film's postscript details the serious injury which Yeoh suffered after misjudging a stunt leaping from an overpass onto a moving truck, leaving her seriously injured. The film is dedicated to her, and to the other stunt workers who inspired the film.
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