Burning Sensation
火燭鬼
Synopsis
A firefighter salvages a spiritual shrine from an old burning building, which releases the gentle ghost of a Chinese opera singer, killed in a stage fire 30 years before. Grateful for saving her, the ghost falls for the firefighter and will stop at nothing to ensure his safety from the evils that lurk ahead. At the same time, the firefighter doesn't realize he is dating a ghost.
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Top Cast
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Kenny Bee
Ah Kin
Carol Cheng
Ling
Wu Ma
Ma Hau Pau
Eva Lai
Piu Hung
James Wong Jim
Blindman Chan
James Tien Chun
Fire Dept Commander
Blackie Ko Sau-Leung
Taxi driver
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Fatty
Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
Shan
Yuen Miu
Opera actor
Richard Yuen Tak
Opera actor
Ka Lee
Taxi Driver
Chui Chung-Hok
Lee Chi-Kit
Firefighter
Wong Ying-Kit
Hau Pau's Colleague
Ng Hon-Keung
Peter Kwok Bei-Dak
Lung Ying
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Ma
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuen Kai-Chi, Ng Hon-Keung
- Original Score
- Anders Nelsson
- Original Title
- 火燭鬼
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bo Ho Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Ma
Yuen Kai-Chi, Ng Hon-Keung
Anders Nelsson
Tom Lau Moon-Tong, Raymond Lam
Jessica Chan Pui-Wah, Sammo Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Wu Ma
Director
Jessica Chan Pui-Wah
Producer
Sammo Hung
Producer
Yuen Kai-Chi
Screenplay
Ng Hon-Keung
Screenplay
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Director of Photography
Raymond Lam
Director of Photography
Anders Nelsson
Original Music Composer
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1989
1989
Hong Kong Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Sensation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burning Sensation about?
A firefighter salvages a spiritual shrine from an old burning building, which releases the gentle ghost of a Chinese opera singer, killed in a stage fire 30 years before. Grateful for saving her, the ghost falls for the firefighter and will stop at nothing to ensure his safety from the evils that lurk ahead. At the same time, the firefighter doesn't realize he is dating a ghost.
Who directed Burning Sensation?
Burning Sensation was directed by Wu Ma.
Who stars in Burning Sensation?
The principal cast of Burning Sensation includes Kenny Bee, Carol Cheng, Wu Ma, Eva Lai, James Wong Jim.
When was Burning Sensation released and how long is it?
Burning Sensation was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Burning Sensation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burning Sensation was composed by Anders Nelsson.