7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Peking Opera Blues (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pat Neil—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pat Neil—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its strong emphasis on female characters defying traditional roles to lead revolutionary efforts against a corrupt and oppressive regime, championing individual freedom and national renewal through active resistance.
This Hong Kong film features an entirely Chinese cast, which is naturally diverse for its setting and origin, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative subtly critiques traditional male power structures through its portrayal of resourceful female protagonists and negative male authority figures, though this is not the film's primary focus.
Secondary
The film features female characters, particularly Tsao Wan, who are highly skilled in martial arts and melee combat. Tsao Wan repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male soldiers and antagonists using swords and hand-to-hand techniques.
Peking Opera Blues does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While female characters cross-dress for plot purposes, this is a narrative device for disguise and challenging gender roles, not an exploration of queer identity or sexual orientation.
Peking Opera Blues does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While some female characters cross-dress for disguise or to embody strong, gender non-conforming roles, the film does not explore concepts of transsexual identity or gender transition, thus resulting in no direct portrayal.
Peking Opera Blues is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could be altered, thus no gender swaps occur.
Peking Opera Blues is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.8
N/A
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