Dir: Wong Fung
Scr/Librettist: So Yung
Prod Co: Chaoming
Co-starring: Mak Bing-wing, Josephine Siao Fong-fong, Leung Sing-po, Yuen Siu-fai, Connie Chan Po-chu
1962 / B&W / D Beta / Cantonese / 119min

 

In the Peking opera world, Yu So-chow is famous for her signature "13 Spears" move – the ability to kick long spears in a row back to her stage partners. If you want to see Yu's trademark move in action, this is the perfect film. Based on the  Legend of the White Snake  folklore, Yu stars as the titular white snake spirit whose love affair with a mortal man is broken up by a monk. Be sure to also watch out for Josephine Siao Fong-fong – also trained in Peking opera – as the green snake spirit. Their sword wielding scene was choreographed by none other than Peking opera legend Yu Zhanyuan.