The Bride Napping (1962)
Original title: 花田錯
The Bride Napping is a 1962 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Yan Jun, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Betty Loh Ti, Ding Ling and Kiu Chong.
The romance of a squire's daughter and a poor but refined scholar is thwarted when a loutish bandit is mistaken for the scholar by a confused servant and is given the idea that the daughter's hand in marriage is his for the asking. Rich in cross-dressing, mistaken identities, and reversals of gender roles, the film playfully subverts traditional Confucian values.
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What is The Bride Napping about?
The romance of a squire's daughter and a poor but refined scholar is thwarted when a loutish bandit is mistaken for the scholar by a confused servant and is given the idea that the daughter's hand in marriage is his for the asking. Rich in cross-dressing, mistaken identities, and reversals of gender roles, the film playfully subverts traditional Confucian values.
When was The Bride Napping released?
The Bride Napping was released on 14 March 1962.
How long is The Bride Napping?
The Bride Napping runs 2h 8m.
Who made The Bride Napping?
The Bride Napping was directed by Yan Jun.
Cast
- Betty Loh Ti as Chun Lan
- Ding Ling as Liu Yuet-Ying
- Kiu Chong as Pien Chi
- Diana Chang Chung-Wen as Chou Yu-Lu
- Chu Mu as Chou Tung
- Chen Yu-Hsin as Squire Liu Teh-Ming
- Ma Hsiao-Nung as Squire's wife
- Ku Wen-Chung as Liu Fu
- Tien Feng as Tiger General Li Chung
- Fung Ngai as Monk Lo Chi-Hsin/Lo Teh
- Fuk Yan-Cheng as Chou Tsai
- Hao Li-Jen as Innkeeper