Chan Wan

Directing

Chan Wan

Born April 22, 1921 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Died January 17, 2009 · aged 87

No biography available.

Known For

The Sorrowful LuteThe Sorrowful Lute · 1957
The Sorrowful Lute
1957
MovieDrama
A Hong Kong drama
Song at MidnightSong at Midnight · 1937
Song at Midnight
6.01937
MovieHorrorDrama
In this Chinese version of The Phantom of the Opera, the mysterious Song Danping terrorizes the newly rebuilt opera house and its young star.
To Marry a GhostTo Marry a Ghost · 1966
To Marry a Ghost
1966
MovieRomanceFantasy
Revolutionary youth Xie Jian Ming is killed by corrupt officials near the lighthouse, leading to rumors of his ghost haunting the town. Ming’s fiancée, He Mingzhu, hides his death from his mother. When Ming’s “ghost” appears, Zhu vows to marry him, holding a midnight wedding to fulfill his mother’s wish. Suspecting Ming is alive, the Police Chief arrests Zhu and Ming’s mother. Ming’s friend, Law Sagull, rescues Zhu, convincing her to join the underground movement. They disguise themselves to help Ming’s mother escape, but Ming fails to free her. Later, Ming appears at a celebration to perform, as the underground group surrounds the officials. Ming confronts and kills the Police Chief, revealing he survived and that another comrade was tortured in his place. Reunited, Ming and Zhu join the revolutionary cause.
The Case of the Female CorpseThe Case of the Female Corpse · 1959
The Case of the Female Corpse
1959
MovieCrime
A Shaw Brothers production
Colorful YouthColorful Youth · 1966
Colorful Youth
1966
MovieComedy
In 1966, Connie Chan Po-chu and Josephine Siao Fong-fong starred in multiple contemporary films, cementing their onscreen persona as virtuous young women while becoming the hottest youth idols of their time. Colourful Youth remains the only contemporary film to feature both of them. Filmed in Eastmancolor, the song-and-dance spectacle keeps its fingers on the pulse of its era and presents the vigour of the modern times.
Qin XianglianQin Xianglian · 1955
Qin Xianglian
5.81955
MovieRomanceMusic
Qing (i.e. Qin) Xianglian was the wife of a man named Chen Shimei, who won the first title of national examination and awarded as husband of the emperor's daughter. Then Qing (i.e. Qin) sues Chen as a murderer who plans to kill his wife and son. In spite of the royal power, gownsman Bao Zhen settles the lawsuit and sentences Chen to serve his head.
Blow UpBlow Up · 1982
Blow Up
1982
MovieAction
Hong Kong action comedy starring Casanova Wong
Murder on a Wedding NightMurder on a Wedding Night · 1958
Murder on a Wedding Night
8.01958
MovieCrimeThriller
HK horror film.

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To Marry a GhostTo Marry a Ghost · 1966
To Marry a Ghost
1966
MovieRomanceFantasy
Revolutionary youth Xie Jian Ming is killed by corrupt officials near the lighthouse, leading to rumors of his ghost haunting the town. Ming’s fiancée, He Mingzhu, hides his death from his mother. When Ming’s “ghost” appears, Zhu vows to marry him, holding a midnight wedding to fulfill his mother’s wish. Suspecting Ming is alive, the Police Chief arrests Zhu and Ming’s mother. Ming’s friend, Law Sagull, rescues Zhu, convincing her to join the underground movement. They disguise themselves to help Ming’s mother escape, but Ming fails to free her. Later, Ming appears at a celebration to perform, as the underground group surrounds the officials. Ming confronts and kills the Police Chief, revealing he survived and that another comrade was tortured in his place. Reunited, Ming and Zhu join the revolutionary cause.

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