The Stunt Woman

After moving to Hong Kong from China, a young martial artist starts a promising career as a stuntwoman. She begins to feel accepted in the business, but a passionate affair with a playboy ends up breaking her heart and unleashing her wild side.

Cast

Michelle Yeoh

as Ah Kam

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

as Master Tung

Jimmy Wong Ga-Lok

as Sam

Ken Lo Wing-Hang

as Ah Long

Mang Hoi

as Copy

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

as Whacko

Michael Lam Wai-Leung

as Scarface

Paco Yick Tin-Hung

as Fong

Jack Wong

as Chan, Stuntman

Lawrence Ah Mon

as Pyrotechnics Expert

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