To Marry a Ghost
Originally released in 1966. To Marry a Ghost is a romance/fantasy film. directed by Chan Wan.
Starring Nam Hung, Woo Fung, and Helena Law Lan
Synopsis
Revolutionary youth Xie Jian Ming is killed by corrupt officials near the lighthouse, leading to rumors of his ghost haunting the town. Ming’s fiancée, He Mingzhu, hides his death from his mother. When Ming’s “ghost” appears, Zhu vows to marry him, holding a midnight wedding to fulfill his mother’s wish. Suspecting Ming is alive, the Police Chief arrests Zhu and Ming’s mother. Ming’s friend, Law Sagull, rescues Zhu, convincing her to join the underground movement. They disguise themselves to help Ming’s mother escape, but Ming fails to free her. Later, Ming appears at a celebration to perform, as the underground group surrounds the officials. Ming confronts and kills the Police Chief, revealing he survived and that another comrade was tortured in his place. Reunited, Ming and Zhu join the revolutionary cause.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1966
59 years ago
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Wing Aau
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Marry a Ghost about?
Revolutionary youth Xie Jian Ming is killed by corrupt officials near the lighthouse, leading to rumors of his ghost haunting the town. Ming’s fiancée, He Mingzhu, hides his death from his mothe...
Who directed To Marry a Ghost?
To Marry a Ghost was directed by Chan Wan.
When was To Marry a Ghost released?
To Marry a Ghost was released on October 12, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Marry a Ghost?
The main cast of To Marry a Ghost includes Nam Hung, Woo Fung, Helena Law Lan, Lee Pang-Fei, Cheng Kwun-Min.