Return of the Dead
銷魂玉
Synopsis
Three inmates in an asylum tell their stories. Story 1, a husband and wife discover they should be careful what they wish for. Story 2, a naked female ghost gets revenge from her watery grave. Story 3, a dead prostitute returns as a ghost.
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Choh Seung-Wan
Xiao Yun Yu
Ku Feng
Wang Zhi He
Chan Wai-Ying
Meng Wei
Chun Wong
Kao Tai-Zhang
Lau Luk-Wah
Xiao Bao
Lau Wai-Ling
Old Professor's mistress
Elliot Ngok Wah
Jiang Tao
Si Wai
Lin Kun-Quan
Tai Kwan-Tak
Xiao Da-Zhi
Wang Lai
Mrs. Wang
Yang Chi-Ching
Mr. Hu
Shum Lo
Qin Zhen-He
Wong Ching-Ho
Old Professor
Ko Hsiang-Ting
Blue Lake Manager
Yuan Shen
Inspector Tian
Chan Shen
Da-Yan
Fung Ming
Pawnshop boss/Funeral speaker
Wang Han-Chen
Casino dealer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original Title
- 銷魂玉
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Han-Hsiang
Li Han-Hsiang
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Li Han-Hsiang
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return of the Dead about?
Three inmates in an asylum tell their stories. Story 1, a husband and wife discover they should be careful what they wish for. Story 2, a naked female ghost gets revenge from her watery grave. Story 3, a dead prostitute returns as a ghost.
Who directed Return of the Dead?
Return of the Dead was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in Return of the Dead?
The principal cast of Return of the Dead includes Choh Seung-Wan, Ku Feng, Chan Wai-Ying, Chun Wong, Lau Luk-Wah.
When was Return of the Dead released and how long is it?
Return of the Dead was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.