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Hong Kong movie quiz: how many of these 80s and New Wave classics can you name, starring Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung and Cherie Chung?
STORYLaramie Mok
Don’t call yourself a fan of Hong Kong cinema if you can’t identify these 10 blockbuster films, all from the ‘Hollywood of the East’s heyday, from just a single frame
The Hong Kong film industry boomed in the 1980s, earning the nickname “The Hollywood of the East”. Numerous celebrities, such as Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung and Cherie Chung, rose to stardom through appearing in acclaimed movies throughout that decade. The boom had its roots in the late 1970s with the advent of new film technologies and the on-screen adoption of many elements of Western films, in what became known as the Hong Kong New Wave.
If you are a fan of Hong Kong culture, many of the movies of the 80s should be on your must-watch list. Now, sit down to STYLE’s quiz below, and see how many movies you can name from a screenshot alone – plus our casting clues:
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