Human Lanterns
人皮燈籠
Synopsis
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-21
Top Cast
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Tony Liu Tian-jue
Master Lung Shu Ai
Chen Kuan-Tai
Tan Fu
Lo Lieh
Chao Chun Fang
Tanny Tien Ni
Lee Chin
Choh Seung-Wan
Yen Chu
Lam Sau-Kwan
Master Tan's Sister
Lo Meng
Kwai Sze Yin
Sun Chien
Sgt. Poon
Ai Fei
Guest at Fu's Banquet
Susan Shaw Yam-Yam
Guest at Fu's Banquet
Wong Ching-Ho
Old Tsui
Shum Lo
Restaurant Boss
Teresa Ha Ping
Brothel Madam
Ching Miao
Guest at Fu's Banquet (uncredited)
Wang Han-Chen
Master Tan's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Ngai Tim-Choi
Constable (uncredited)
Lau Siu-Kwan
Master Lung's Page (uncredited)
Eric Chan Ga-Kei
Master Lung's Page (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Chung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Sun Chung
- Original Score
- Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau
- Original Title
- 人皮燈籠
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Chung
Ni Kuang, Sun Chung
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau
Cho On-Sun
Ma Chung-Yiu, Siu Fung, Chiu Cheuk-Man
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Chung
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Ma Chung-Yiu
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Ni Kuang
Screenplay
Sun Chung
Screenplay
Cho On-Sun
Director of Photography
Siu Fung
Editor
Chiu Cheuk-Man
Editor
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Original Music Composer
So Jan-Hau
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Lanterns
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What is Human Lanterns about?
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
Who directed Human Lanterns?
Human Lanterns was directed by Sun Chung.
Who stars in Human Lanterns?
The principal cast of Human Lanterns includes Tony Liu Tian-jue, Chen Kuan-Tai, Lo Lieh, Tanny Tien Ni, Choh Seung-Wan.
When was Human Lanterns released and how long is it?
Human Lanterns was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Human Lanterns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Human Lanterns was composed by Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Human Lanterns?
Human Lanterns holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).