The Stunt Woman
阿金
“The ultimate risk life or death.”
Synopsis
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.
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Michelle Yeoh
Ah Kam
Sammo Hung
Master Tung
Jimmy Wong Ga-Lok
Sam
Ken Lo Wing-Hang
Ah Long
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 Gam-Yan
Kam's Roommate
Satoshi Okada
Sam
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Blackjack
Rain Lau Yuk-Chui
Mrs. Chan
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Detective
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Chan's Lawyer
Jackson Ng Yuk-Sue
Chan's Bodyguard
Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon
One of Chan's Thugs
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Chan Man Keung, John Chan Kin-Chung
- Original Score
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Original Title
- 阿金
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Daca Entertainment Co., Ltd., Golden Harvest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Chan Man Keung, John Chan Kin-Chung
Yoshihide Otomo
Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
Wong Yee-Shun
Catherine Hun, David Lau Ga-Foo, Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Hun
Producer
David Lau Ga-Foo
Producer
Ann Hui
Director
Wong Yee-Shun
Editor
Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
Director of Photography
Lam Pooi Yee
Costume Design
Chan Man Keung
Screenplay
John Chan Kin-Chung
Screenplay
Yoshihide Otomo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stunt Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stunt Woman about?
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.
Who directed The Stunt Woman?
The Stunt Woman was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in The Stunt Woman?
The principal cast of The Stunt Woman includes Michelle Yeoh, Sammo Hung, Jimmy Wong Ga-Lok, Ken Lo Wing-Hang, Mang Hoi.
When was The Stunt Woman released and how long is it?
The Stunt Woman was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stunt Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stunt Woman was composed by Yoshihide Otomo.