Ghost Lantern (1993)
Original title: 新人皮燈籠
Ghost Lantern is a 1993 Chinese-language action movie directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching and Tommy Wong.
A down-on-his-luck street hustler is cursed with eternal misfortune by a ruthless crime boss who murdered him and his lover in a past life. The hustler reunites with his ghostly lover, trapped in a human-skin lantern by the same man. Together, they must confront the crime boss, break the curse, and free her soul so she can finally pass to the afterlife.
Quick answers
What is Ghost Lantern about?
A down-on-his-luck street hustler is cursed with eternal misfortune by a ruthless crime boss who murdered him and his lover in a past life. The hustler reunites with his ghostly lover, trapped in a human-skin lantern by the same man. Together, they must confront the crime boss, break the curse, and free her soul so she can finally pass to the afterlife.
When was Ghost Lantern released?
Ghost Lantern was released on 27 November 1993.
How long is Ghost Lantern?
Ghost Lantern runs 1h 32m.
Who made Ghost Lantern?
Ghost Lantern was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
Cast
- Tony Leung Ka-fai as Tong Fai
- Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching as Siu Fu Yung
- Tommy Wong as Officer Pao Ching Kwong
- Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as So Hung
- Kingdom Yuen King-Tan as Lucy
- Ronald Wong as Jerk
- Dion Lam as Holland
- Teresa Ha Ping as Granny Four
- Joe Cheung Tung-Cho as Professor Fan
- Lok Wai as Sister Wai
- Lee Siu-Kay as Brother Seven
- Dave Lam Ching as One of So Hung's men