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Painted Faces poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.5 / 100
1988·Drama·1h 48m

PAINTED FACES

“The critically-acclaimed story of three young men growing from a traditional Chinese theatrical school to stardom in Hong Kong's thriving film industry.”

This is a story about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Samo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men. The story is about their teacher Master Yu and his school.

Above the Line
Alex Law·DirectorAlex Law Kai-Yui·ScreenplayMabel Cheung Yuen-Ting·ScreenplayDavid Chung·Director of PhotographyLowell Lo Koon-Ting·Original Music ComposerYu Shun·Editor
Cast
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo·Master Yu Jim-YuenLam Ching-Ying·Uncle HuaCheng Pei-Pei·Master ChengLee Din-Hing·Cheng Lung's MotherYeung Yam-Yin·Child SammoChung Gam-Yam·Teenage SammoSiu Ming-Fui·Child Ah-Lung (Big Nose/Jackie Chan)Cheung Man-Lung·Teenage Ah-Lung (Big Nose/Jackie Chan)Goo Fai·Child Yuen BiaoWong Kim-Wai·Teenage Yuen Biao
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Alex Law Kai-Yui·DirectorRoland Chan Ngok-Chung·Assistant DirectorElizabeth Lau Sin-Man·Assistant DirectorChui Yuen-Hung·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Alex Law Kai-Yui·ScreenplayMabel Cheung Yuen-Ting·Screenplay
Camera· 2
David Chung·Director of PhotographyEric Chu Kwok-Fai·Focus Puller
Editing· 2
Yu Shun·EditorEric Kwong Chi-Leung·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting·Original Music ComposerLowell Lo Koon-Ting·Conductor
Art & Design· 7
Yank Wong Yan-Kwai·Art DirectionChiu Suk-Wah·Costume DesignChan Yiu-Wing·Assistant Art DirectorPoon Man-Wah·Makeup ArtistCho Siu-Fung·Makeup ArtistIvy Law Sau-Wai·Makeup ArtistKwok Siu·Props
Production· 7
Leonard Ho·ProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah·ProducerMabel Cheung Yuen-Ting·Executive ProducerRosita Wong Siu-King·Production ManagerLam Ngok-Hung·Assistant Production ManagerKenny Fan Kim-Hung·Assistant Production ManagerTse Ping-Tsang·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 4
Yuen Wah·Martial Arts ChoreographerVicky Chan Gwai-Woh·GafferChan Kong-Mau·HairstylistPeng Yen-Lien·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
65.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Painted Faces's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F70000
#0000FF
#FF8000
Mood
Dramatic, Cultural, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large illustration of a young boy's face, split vertically down the middle. The left half shows his natural skin tone and features, while ”

dramabiography
Key Elements
Peking Opera MaskPaintbrush
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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