King of Chess
棋王
Synopsis
Two independent stories involving chess wizards are interwoven to satirize the politics of the Chinese Cultural Revolution as well as Taiwan's capitalist boom of the 1970's.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yim Ho, Tsui Hark
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhong A-Cheng, Yim Ho
- Original Score
- Lo Ta-Yu
- Original Title
- 棋王
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Golden Princess Amusement Co., Ltd., Film Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yim Ho, Tsui Hark
Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhong A-Cheng, Yim Ho
Lo Ta-Yu
Yang Wei-han, Poon Hang-Sang, Law Wan-Shing
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Producer
Yim Ho
Director
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Writer
Tsui Hark
Producer
Tsui Hark
Director
Lo Ta-Yu
Original Music Composer
Yang Wei-han
Director of Photography
Poon Hang-Sang
Director of Photography
Law Wan-Shing
Director of Photography
Yim Ho
Writer
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
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Hong Kong Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of Chess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of Chess about?
Two independent stories involving chess wizards are interwoven to satirize the politics of the Chinese Cultural Revolution as well as Taiwan's capitalist boom of the 1970's.
Who directed King of Chess?
King of Chess was directed by Yim Ho, Tsui Hark.
Who stars in King of Chess?
The principal cast of King of Chess includes Tony Leung Ka-fai, John Shum Kin-Fun, Yim Ho, Yang Lin, Wong Sing Fong.
When was King of Chess released and how long is it?
King of Chess was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for King of Chess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of Chess was composed by Lo Ta-Yu.