The Stunt Woman

The Stunt Woman

The ultimate risk life or death.

1996 · 95 min · ★ 7.2 · Action, Drama

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.

Directed by Ann Hui · Written by Chan Man-Keung

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