Center Stage
Nov 29 1991
•2h 26m
•Drama, Romance
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.
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Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
Chang Ta-Min
Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk
Ruan Ling-yu / Self
Carina Lau Kar-Ling
Lily Li / Self
Tony Leung Ka-Fai
Tsai Chu-sheng / Self
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