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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Michelle Yeoh Ah Kam -
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Master Tung - J Jimmy Wong Ga-Lok Sam
- K Ken Lo Wing-Hang Ah Long
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Mang Hoi Copy -
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai Whacko -
Michael Lam Wai-Leung Scarface -
Paco Yick Tin-Hung Fong -
Jack Wong Chan, Stuntman -
Lawrence Ah Mon Pyrotechnics Expert -
Crystal Kwok Kam's Roommate - S Satoshi Okada Sam
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