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This slapstick comedy drama stars three of Hong Kong's most attractive and popular actresses of their time: Brigitte Lin is the daughter of a general, Cherie Chung is a petty thief, and Sally Yip is t... read more read more...he daughter of the manager of the Beijing Opera theater. The story is set in 1911 when the Chinese revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic. The general's daughter has to steal an important document from her father's safe in order to help out the guerrillas who are fighting for the republic. Her exploits and those of her two friends flow back and forth between the Imperial Palace and the theater of the Beijing Opera. Action, farce, and political satire tumble over each other as the story leads up to its dizzying rooftop climax. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Hark Tsui

Release Date: January 28, 1986

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DVD Release Date: November 17, 1998

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  • DragonEyeMorrison
    September 3, 2011
    DragonEyeMorrison
    Comedy, action, political intrigue and what not. One of Tsui Hark's best, they really don't make them like they use to.
  • deano
    November 27, 2006
    deano
    It's astonishing combination of high-flying acrobatics, hilarious comedy, excruciating torture scenes, and unabashed heroism from powerful female characters is like watching one of the old-style martial arts movies through a kaleidoscope.
  • threefolddado
    June 27, 2008
    threefolddado
    Much imitated Hong Kong action fest.
  • naoyakugimiya1
    January 13, 2012
    naoyakugimiya1
    This film has the essence of Tsui Hark. Quick cutting, comical and rhythmic storytelling, elements of slapstick and well-crafted action scenes by famous action cordinator (Siu-Tung Ching in this film). Three heroins are all played by legendary top Hong Kong actresses, Btrigitte L... read morein, Cherie Chung, and Sally Yeh, who are all retired from showbusiness now. Quality of every scenes are very high, and it is like a roller-coaster ride - once it starts, you never can stop till it ends. It can be said that this film is the symbol of the modern golden age of Hong Kong cinema.
  • Sypeth
    July 27, 2008
    Sypeth
    This movie contains just about every genre there is. Including amazing action choreography. All three leading ladies are great, Brigitte Lin is excellent as always.

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Richard F. Shepard
August 30, 2004
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January 1, 2000
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January 1, 2000
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