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Li Gong

About: Born in Shenyang, China, on Dec. 31, 1965, Li Gong met influential Fifth Generation filmmaker Yimou Zhang when she was still a drama student and quickly became one of his favorite actresses. She collaborated with Zhang for the first of many times on Red Sorghum (1987), her film debut and his first full-length feature.A decade later, she made her English-language debut opposite Jeremy Irons in Chinese Box (1997) and went on to star in the Oscar-nominated Breaking the Silence (1999) before appearing in her highest-profile role yet, playing a jealous and haughty beauty in the Oscar-nominated Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).More mainstream Hollywood fare would follow, including the glitzy, big-screen remake of Miami Vice (2006) and the Silence of the Lambs prequel Hannibal Rising (2007).

Memoirs of a Geisha

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2005

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About: Based on Arthur Golden's novel and set in 1929, this tale follows 9-year-old Chiyo, who is sold to a Kyoto geisha house. Chiyo endures harsh treatment from the owners and head geisha Hatsumomo, who's envious of Chiyo's stunning beauty. Rescued by Hatsumomo's rival, Chiyo blooms in her role as a geisha, but World War II threatens to change her privileged life forever. Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe, Michelle Yeoh and Li Gong star.
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A Soul Haunted by Painting

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1995

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About: This true story depicts the life of Chinese painter Pan Yuliang (Gong Li), who rose from being a prostitute to become an acclaimed Paris artist. Pan begins working at a brothel at age 12 and meets Zanhua (Derek Yee); even though Zanhua is married, the two run off together. Pan then studies art at a famed institute, but her work isn't appreciated until after Zanhua goes back to his wife and Pan moves to the art-friendly city of Paris.
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Shanghai Triad

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1995

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About: Summoned by his uncle to work for a notorious drug lord, naïve country boy Shuisheng (Wang Xiaoxiao) is assigned to serve the boss's seductive mistress, a nightclub singer nicknamed Bjiou (Li Gong), in this crime drama set in 1930s Shanghai. Two outsiders trapped in a world of dangerous men, Shuisheng and Bijou strike up an unlikely friendship when they're sent to an island to escape a rival gang. Yimou Zhang (Raise the Red Lantern) directs.
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Farewell My Concubine

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1993

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About: A seemingly unshakable friendship gets put to the test by war, a communist takeover, the Cultural Revolution and especially by the intrusion of a woman into the lives of two Chinese opera stars. Inseparable since childhood, Duan Xiaolou (Zhang Fengyi) and Cheng Dieyi (Leslie Cheung) find themselves increasingly at odds after Xiaolou weds a lovely courtesan (Gong Li). The film captures 50 years of Chinese history as it spins around the characters.
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Curse of the Golden Flower

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2007

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About: This lavish film from landmark director Yimou Zhang follows the romantic intrigue and political machinations in the house of the Emperor Ping (Chow Yun Fat) and his ailing wife (Li Gong). Even their children are swept into their secret passions and schemes to power, but will their reign end in a bloody coup? Sumptuous costumes and dazzling martial arts form the backdrop for this complex tale of loyalty and deception, love and betrayal.
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God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1991

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About: Sing (Stephen Chow) was crowned the "Saint of Gamblers" by the reigning "God of Gamblers," Ko Chun. Now, a new breed of psychic-powered gambler is intent on spoiling Sing's hard-earned good name. During a battle with one of this new breed, Sing is sent back to 1937 Shanghai, where he helps out a Triad Boss. He also falls in love with condescending sophisticate Yu-San (Gong Li). Prepare for non-stop action with some choice comedic touches.
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