The Mad Phoenix (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1997, The Mad Phoenix is a drama film directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A Cantonese librettist enjoys immense popularity over the course of decades, followed by decline.
Who’s in it. The Mad Phoenix stars Poon Chan-Leung as Tong Dik Sang, Tse Kwan-Ho as Juzaburo Nankai, Louisa So as Mui Sin and James Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Mad Phoenix has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Phoenix tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Phoenix (1997)?
- In GB, The Mad Phoenix is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Phoenix worth watching?
- The Mad Phoenix holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mad Phoenix?
- The Mad Phoenix stars Poon Chan-Leung, Tse Kwan-Ho, Louisa So, James Wong and Poon Chan-Leung.
- When was The Mad Phoenix released?
- The Mad Phoenix was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.