biography,historical drama,1930s,romantic drama

Center Stage (1991)

Poster for Center Stage

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. Nicknamed the 'Chinese Garbo', Ruan Lingyu began her career at 16 and committed suicide at 24.

Cast & Crew

Director
Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
  • Profile picture of Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
    Chang Ta-Min Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
  • Profile picture of Maggie Cheung
    Ruan Ling Yu / Self Maggie Cheung
  • Profile picture of Carina Lau Kar-Ling
    Lily Li / Self Carina Lau Kar-Ling
  • Profile picture of Tony Leung Ka-Fai
    Tsai Chu-sheng / Self Tony Leung Ka-Fai
  • Profile picture of Chen Yan-yan
    Self Chen Yan-yan
  • Profile picture of Waise Lee Chi-Hung
    Li Min-Wei Waise Lee Chi-Hung
  • Profile picture of Cecilia Yip Tung
    Lin Chu-Chu Cecilia Yip Tung
  • Profile picture of Kelvin Wong Siu
    Nier Erh Kelvin Wong Siu

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Keywords

  • biography
  • historical drama
  • 1930s
  • romantic drama