Center Stage
阮玲玉
Synopsis
Based on the tragic true story of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu, chronicling her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during the 1930s.
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Center Stage (1991) | 4K Restoration Trailer | Stanley KwanOfficial
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Top Cast
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Maggie Cheung
Ruan Lingyu
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Cai Chusheng
Ronald Chin Han
Tang Jishan
Carina Lau
Li Lili
Lawrence Ng
Zhang Damin
Cecilia Yip Tung
Lin Chuchu
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Li Minwei
Paul Chang Chung
Luo Mingyou
Maryanna Yip San
Chen Yanyan
Hsiao Hsiang
Ruan Ma
Fu Chong
Cheng Xiaohua
Xiao Rongsheng
Shen Ye
Sun Dongguang
Zheng Dali
Dai Tian
Wang Qi'er
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiu Kang-Chien, Peggy Chiao
- Original Score
- Siu Chung
- Original Title
- 阮玲玉
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Golden Way Films, Paragon Films, Golden Harvest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Chiu Kang-Chien, Peggy Chiao
Siu Chung
Poon Hang-Sang
Cheung Ka-Fai, Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung, Keung Chuen-Tak
Tsui Siu-Ming, Willie Chan Chi-Keung, Jackie Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Director
Cheung Ka-Fai
Editor
Tsui Siu-Ming
Producer
Poon Hang-Sang
Director of Photography
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Keung Chuen-Tak
Editor
Le Guo-Feng
Costume Design
Zhou Xiao-Ping
Costume Design
Siu Chung
Original Music Composer
Chiu Kang-Chien
Writer
Willie Chan Chi-Keung
Producer
Jackie Chan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Center Stage
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What is Center Stage about?
Based on the tragic true story of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu, chronicling her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during the 1930s.
Who directed Center Stage?
Center Stage was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang.
Who stars in Center Stage?
The principal cast of Center Stage includes Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Ronald Chin Han, Carina Lau, Lawrence Ng.
When was Center Stage released and how long is it?
Center Stage was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Center Stage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Center Stage was composed by Siu Chung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Center Stage?
Center Stage holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).