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| Director: | Peter Chan | ||||||||||
| Producer: | Peter Chan | ||||||||||
| Screenplay: | James Yuen Lee Chi-ngai Ella Chan Clarence Hui Jojo Hui Peter Chan Yee Chung-Man Leslie Cheung | ||||||||||
| Story: | Clarence Hui Peter Chan | ||||||||||
| Starring: | Leslie Cheung Anita Yuen Carina Lau Eric Tsang Lawrence Cheng Law Kar-ying | ||||||||||
| Music: | Clarence Hui Chiu Tsang-hei | ||||||||||
| Cinematography: | Henry Chan | ||||||||||
| Editing: | Chan Ki-hop | ||||||||||
| Studio: | United Filmmakers Organisation | ||||||||||
| Distributor: | Mandarin Films | ||||||||||
| Runtime: | 107 minutes | ||||||||||
| Country: | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Language: | Cantonese | ||||||||||
| Gross: | HK$29,131,628 |
He's a Woman, She's a Man is a 1994 Hong Kong romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Peter Chan and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Yuen, Carina Lau, Eric Tsang and Jordan Chan. This film was the recipient of many awards at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Actress for Yuen and Best Original Song for "Chase" by Cheung. The film was followed by a sequel, Who's the Woman, Who's the Man?, which was released in 1996. The theme song "Chase" (追) appeared on Cheung's 1995 album Most Beloved.
Wing (Anita Yuen) is a sassy girl who deeply idolizes Rose (Carina Lau), a pop singer, and Rose's boyfriend, top record producer and songwriter Sam (Leslie Cheung). Rose has been groomed by Sam, achieving stardom and international acclaim. With her success, Sam decides to try his hand at bringing up a male singer. He decides to announce a country-wide, males-only talent search, much to his former protégée's chagrin.
Wing, desperate to meet her idols, seizes this opportunity and enters the contest disguised as a male. Her childhood friend (Jordan Chan) trains her to perfect this whimsical idea.
As fate would have it, Wing succeeds in the audition thanks to the poor quality of those auditioning and in part to Rose's taunts. Rose challenges Sam to see to the idea of him bringing up a (relatively) talentless Wing.
Wing is later invited to stay at Sam and Rose's home for her musical education. Wing tries unsuccessfully to reconcile the two lovers' difference. Trouble and comedy ensue as she finds herself falling for Sam and vice versa, despite his mistaken belief that she is a man.
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| Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Outcome | |
| 14th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Film | He's a Woman, She's a Man | ||
| Best Director | Peter Chan | |||
| Best Screenplay | James Yuen | |||
| Best Actor | Leslie Cheung | |||
| Best Actress | Anita Yuen | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Jordan Chan | |||
| Best New Performer | Jordan Chan | |||
| Best Art Direction | Chung Man-kei | |||
| Best Costume & Make Up Design | Dora Ng | |||
| Best Original Film Score | Clarence Hui, Chiu Tsang-hei | |||
| Best Original Film Song | Song: Chase (追)Composer: Dick Lee Lyricist: Lin Xi Singer: Leslie Cheung | |||
| 31st Golden Horse Film Awards | Best Original Film Song | Song: Chase (追)Composer: Dick Lee Lyricist: Lin Xi Singer: Leslie Cheung | Nominated | |