Painted Skin
畫皮之陰陽法王
Synopsis
A roving ghost spirit controlled by Ying Yang the Evil paints her face in the guise of a concubine. Her spirit can only be released by a ghostbusting monk who comes to her rescue.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhong A-Cheng, King Hu
- Original Title
- 畫皮之陰陽法王
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- New Treasurer Films Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Hu
Zhong A-Cheng, King Hu
Department Leadership Roster
King Hu
Director
Zhong A-Cheng
Writer
King Hu
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Skin
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What is Painted Skin about?
A roving ghost spirit controlled by Ying Yang the Evil paints her face in the guise of a concubine. Her spirit can only be released by a ghostbusting monk who comes to her rescue.
Who directed Painted Skin?
Painted Skin was directed by King Hu.
Who stars in Painted Skin?
The principal cast of Painted Skin includes Joey Wong, Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Sammo Hung, Wu Ma, Lam Ching-Ying.
When was Painted Skin released and how long is it?
Painted Skin was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.