The Golden Girls
1995 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Comedy
A screenwriter gets involved with two actresses who are trying to succeed in the 1960s Hong Kong film industry.
Directed by Joe Ma Wai-Ho · Written by Cheung Chi-Sing
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Lau Ching-Wan Chun-Wai -
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee Mei-Ball -
Ada Choi Siu-Fan Lulu Shum -
Paulyn Sun May Chu -
Allen Fong Assistant Director -
Nancy Lan Sai Assistant Director -
Manfred Wong Man-Chun Director of Cleopatra -
Francis Ng Chun-Yu Wong Siu Yue -
Cheung Tat-Ming Cousin J.P. - Y Yeung Bing-Lam Lam Sin
- P Pak Yiu-Charn Studio Boss
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Wong Yat-Fei Brother Choi
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