Question 1

Which real-life kung fu stars attended the Peking Opera School depicted in Painted Faces?

Accepted Answer

The film is about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Samo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men.

Question 2

How does Sammo Hung's real-life departure from the school differ from the film?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Sammo left after clashing with Master Yu; in reality, he left after breaking his ankle, then was deemed too fat to perform.

Question 3

What was Sammo Hung's student name at the Peking Opera School?

Accepted Answer

During his time as a student, Sammo had to take a name featuring 'Yuen'; his was Yuen Lung.

Question 4

Which film festivals featured Painted Faces?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival (1988), Berlin International Film Festival (1989), Chicago International Film Festival (1989), and Toronto International Film Festival (1988).

Question 5

Why is Jackie Chan not a big fan of Painted Faces?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Chan feels the film does not depict the school experience and the lives of him and his fellow students as harsh as it actually was.

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