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List of the best Leslie Cheung movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Leslie Cheung's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Leslie Cheung movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Leslie Cheung movies will be at the top of the list. Leslie Cheung has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Leslie Cheung movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Leslie Cheung films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Leslie Cheung role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Leslie Cheung performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
This list below has a variety of films in it, from A Chinese Ghost Story to Aces Go Places 5: The Terracotta Hit.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Leslie Cheung movies?" and "What are the greatest Leslie Cheung roles of all time?"
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Farewell My ConcubineGong Li, Leslie Cheung, Ge You Farewell My Concubine, a 1993 Chinese drama film directed by Chen Kaige, is one of the central works of the Fifth Generation movement that brought Chinese film directors to world attention. ...more
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Ashes of TimeMaggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai Ashes of Time is a 1994 Hong Kong film written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, and loosely based on four characters from Jin Yong's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Wong completely eschews ...more
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40 1
Happy TogetherLeslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Chang Chen Happy Together is a 1997 drama, romance film written and directed by Kar Wai Wong.
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Days of Being WildMaggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Andy Lau Days of Being Wild is a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Kar-wai. The film stars some of the best-known actors and actresses in Hong Kong, including Leslie Cheung, Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, ...more
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The Eagle Shooting HeroesMaggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai The Eagle Shooting Heroes is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau. It is a parody of Louis Cha's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
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The Bride with White HairLeslie Cheung, Francis Ng, Eddy Ko The Bride with White Hair is a 1993 Hong Kong film directed by Ronny Yu, starring Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung. The film's main character, Lian Nichang, is loosely based on the protagonist of ...more
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22 1
A Better TomorrowChow Yun-Fat, Stephen Chow, John Woo A Better Tomorrow is a cult 1986 Hong Kong crime film directed by John Woo and starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat. The film had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making ...more
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12 0
Moonlight ExpressMichelle Yeoh, Leslie Cheung, Sam Lee Moonlight Express is a 1999 joint Hong Kong/Japanese film directed by Daniel Lee and starring Leslie Cheung and Takako Tokiwa.
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19 1
A Chinese Ghost Story IILeslie Cheung, Michelle Reis, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau A Chinese Ghost Story II is a 1990 Hong Kong romantic comedy-horror film directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark. It is the sequel to A Chinese Ghost Story and is followed by A ...more
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18 1
A Chinese Ghost StoryLeslie Cheung, Wong Jing, Siu-Ming Lau A Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark. The plot was loosely ...more
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10 0
Inner SensesLeslie Cheung, Karena Lam, Valerie Chow Inner Senses is a 2002 Hong Kong psychological horror film directed by Law Chi-leung and starring Leslie Cheung and Karena Lam. The film explores themes on hallucination, clinical depression, ...more
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10 0
Double TapLeslie Cheung, Alex Fong, Vincent Kok Double Tap is a 2000 Hong Kong action-thriller film directed by Bruce Law, and starring Leslie Cheung, Alex Fong, Monica Chan and Ruby Wong. It was hailed as one of Leslie Cheung's most ...more
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The Bride with White Hair 2Leslie Cheung, Christy Chung, Joey Meng The Bride with White Hair 2 is a 1993 Hong Kong film directed by David Wu. It is the sequel to The Bride with White Hair, with Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung reprising their roles as Lian ...more
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All's Well, Ends WellMaggie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Leslie Cheung All's Well, Ends Well is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko. The film stars Stephen Chow with Maggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Raymond Wong, Sandra Ng, and Teresa Mo. All's Well, ...more
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8 0
He's a Woman, She's a ManLeslie Cheung, Carina Lau, Eric Tsang He's a Woman, She's a Man is a 1994 film directed by Peter Chan Ho Sun and written by James Yuen and Lee Chi Ngai. It stars Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Carina Lau Kar Ling, ...more
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17 2
RougeLeslie Cheung, Lau Kar-wing, Anita Mui Rouge is a 1988 Hong Kong film, directed by Stanley Kwan. The movie is the adaptation of the novel by Lilian Lee.
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7 0
The Chinese FeastLeslie Cheung, Vincent Zhao, Anita Yuen The Chinese Feast is a 1995 Hong Kong film co-written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark, and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Yuen, Kenny Bee, and Law Kar-ying.
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Once a ThiefChow Yun-Fat, John Woo, Leslie Cheung Once a Thief is a 1991 Hong Kong crime film written and directed by John Woo, starring Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kenneth Tsang, and Chu Kong. The film was released in the Hong ...more
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6 0
Behind the Yellow LineMaggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui Behind the Yellow Line, also known as Fate, is a 1984 Hong Kong romantic comedy, with casting by Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui.
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A Better Tomorrow 2Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Kenneth Tsang A Better Tomorrow 2 is a 1987 Hong Kong action film written and directed by John Woo. A follow-up to its popular predecessor, A Better Tomorrow, the film stars returning cast members Chow ...more
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10 1
It's a Wonderful LifeLeslie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Anita Yuen It's a Wonderful Life is a 1994 Hong Kong film directed by Clifton Ko.
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11 2
Temptress MoonGong Li, Leslie Cheung, Zhou Xun Temptress Moon is a 1996 Chinese film directed by Chen Kaige. It was jointly produced by the Shanghai Film Studio and the Taipei-based Tomson Films. The film saw Chen reuniting with Leslie ...more
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11 2
All's Well, Ends Well TooLeslie Cheung, Sandra Ng, Raymond Wong Pak-ming All's Well, Ends Well Too is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko, and released as comedy fare as is the usual custom to entertain movie-goers on the Lunar New Year celebrations. ...more
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9 1
Shanghai GrandLeslie Cheung, Andy Lau, Ning Jing Shanghai Grand, also known as Shanghai Grand 1996 to differentiate this film from the more illustrious 1980 television series of the same Chinese title, is a 1996 Hong Kong action crime drama ...more
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8 1
Who's the Woman, Who's the Man?Leslie Cheung, Carina Lau, Anita Mui Who's the Woman, Who's the Man? is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Peter Chan. It is a sequel to the 1994 film He's a Woman, She's a Man.
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8 2
TristarLeslie Cheung, Anita Yuen, Moses Chan Tristar is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Tsui Hark.
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7 2
Okinawa Rendez-vousLeslie Cheung, Faye Wong, Tony Leung Ka-fai Okinawa Rendezvous is a 2000 Hong Kong film produced and directed by Gordon Chan, and starring Leslie Cheung, Faye Wong, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Gigi Lai. While not one of Hong Kong's more ...more
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Fatal LoveLeslie Cheung, Philip Kwok, Cherie Chung
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Arrest the RestlessLeslie Cheung, Deanie Ip, Fruit Chan Arrest the Restless is a 1992 crime drama film written by Man Keung Chan, Kan-Cheung Tsang and directed by Lawrence Ah Mon.
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A Time to RememberLeslie Cheung, Todd Babcock, Zeru Tao A Time to Remember is a 1999 romantic drama film written by Mark Adam Kaplan and Andee Nathanson and directed by Daying Ye.
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The Phantom LoverLeslie Cheung, Philip Kwok, Chien-lien Wu The Phantom Lover is a 1995 Hong Kong film starring Leslie Cheung and Jacqueline Wu. It was directed by Ronny Yu and is a remake of the 1937 film Song at Midnight. The film itself is a loose ...more
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Little Dragon MaidenLeslie Cheung, Chen Kuan-tai, Tien-chu Chin Little Dragon Maiden, also known as The Brave Archer 5, is a 1983 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Return of the Condor Heroes. Little Dragon Maiden and The Brave Archer and His ...more
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10 8
The KidLeslie Cheung, Ti Lung, Carrie Ng The Kid is a Hong Kong movie starring Leslie Cheung. It also co-stars Yip Tuen Nam, Ti Lung, and Carrie Ng.
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5 3
Aces Go Places 5: The Terracotta HitLeslie Cheung, Roy Cheung, Danny Lee Aces Go Places 5: The Terracotta Hit is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung with action choreography by Lau Kar-wing. This is the fifth and final installment in the ...more
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5 3
NomadLeslie Cheung, Kent Tong, Pat Ha Nomad is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Tam. It is about the experiences of a group of youngsters who feel lost and try to find the true meaning of life. Nomad is considered as one of ...more
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Last Song in ParisLeslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Joey Wong Last Song in Paris is a 1986 Hong Kong romance film written and directed by Chor Yuen and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Joey Wong and Cecilia Yip
