Film legend Lin Ching-hsia threatened with swords, guns to take up roles in the past

The 69-year-old was in Taipei to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards on Nov 25. Photo: AP

Former screen goddess Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia was once coerced into filming by three men wielding samurai swords, adding that she also had people flashing guns at her.

The former actress disclosed this during an interview on Nov 26 with Taiwanese broadcaster TVBS’ Insight People segment.