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Cheung, the Dragon Boatman (1952)

★ 0.0/10 103 min Drama Unknown CN
Screenplay by: Poon Bing-Kuen
Streaming: Not available

Description

This is a film that celebrates the moral function of art. Sun Ma Si-tsang, at once a master Cantonese opera actor and a talented comedian, showcases an oft-overlooked style of singing, presenting it as an inspirational force that saves life and betters relationships. He plays the titled character, who doesn't operate a boat and is nowhere near bodies of water, but an artist specialising in the Dragon Boat style of music. Forced to perform on the streets to make a living, he ventures into situations manifesting the many societal problems that plague Hong Kong, inspiring and elevating common folks with his artistry. He stars alongside Leung Sing-por in a classic animation of comedy partnership, generating laughter from the interactions between players of contrasting body types.

Top Cast

Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang
Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang Dragon Boat Cheung
Leung Sing Poh
Leung Sing Poh Bo, martial actor
Yeung Fan Cheung Ching
Siu Yin-Fei
Siu Yin-Fei Ah Ping
Wong Sun-Nam Opera actress Nam
Ma Siu-Ying
Ma Siu-Ying Cheung's mother
Chan Ching Wah Mistress
Fung Ying-Seung One Eye Dragon

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