Movie Details
Original Language:English
The Lady Thief
StarringLi Li-Hua
DirectorNg Man-Chiu
Plot
Known as Great Chinas most charming star at the time Li Lihua starred as Zhao Lingru a female Robin Hoodesque hero who fights for the poor Her brother Yang Zhiqing however is the tyrannical leader of a gang For the sake of justice Lingru has no choice but to turn her back on family Producer Yan Chuntang who gave Li her start on the silver screen made good use of Lis Peking opera training and transformed Li into a righteous action heroine Her sword fight opposite Yang is a highlight of the film showcasing Lis physical agility Spending a significant part of the film with part of her face covered as the Lady Thief Lis fierce glance is already enough to express a myriad of emotions Also worth noting is the films costume design which adds an interesting contemporary flavour to the Republicera setting of the story
