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Cheung, the Dragon Boatman
First aired on May 26, 1952
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Genres: Drama

This is a film that celebrates the moral function of art. Sun Ma Si-tsang, at once a master Cantonese opera actor and a talented comedian, showcases an oft-overlooked style of singing, presenting it as an inspirational force that saves life and betters relationships. He plays the titled character, who doesn't operate a boat and is nowhere near bodies of water, but an artist specialising in the Dragon Boat style of music. Forced to perform on the streets to make a living, he ventures into situations manifesting the many societal problems that plague Hong Kong, inspiring and elevating common folks with his artistry. He stars alongside Leung Sing-por in a classic animation of comedy partnership, generating laughter from the interactions between players of contrasting body types.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang | Dragon Boat Cheung
Leung Sing Poh | Bo, martial actor
Yeung Fan | Cheung Ching
Siu Yin-Fei | Ah Ping
Wong Sun-Nam | Opera actress Nam
Ma Siu-Ying | Cheung's mother
Featured Crew
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Poon Bing-Kuen | Director
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Poon Bing-Kuen | Screenplay
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Woo Man-Sam | Music