The Magnificent Concubine (1962)
Original title: 楊貴妃
The Magnificent Concubine is a 1962 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Li Han-Hsiang, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun and Yang Chi-Ching.
Perhaps the most notorious concubine in Chinese history, Yang Guifei set a pudgy standard of beauty in her days of glory during the Tang dynasty. The Emperor Minghuang was so besotted with the woman that when An Lushan stages his rebellion against the empire, the ruler takes Yang Guifei along with his imperial entourage in an escape to the mountainous area of modern-day Sichuan, and sanctuary of sorts. But the concubine had roused the jealousy of the court and unfortunately for her and to the great sorrow of the king, her brother and others among the king's retainers demanded she be strangled to death while they were still in the mountains. This is the story told in this interesting Taiwanese adaptation by director Li Han-hsiang (Li Hanxiang).
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What is The Magnificent Concubine about?
Perhaps the most notorious concubine in Chinese history, Yang Guifei set a pudgy standard of beauty in her days of glory during the Tang dynasty. The Emperor Minghuang was so besotted with the woman that when An Lushan stages his rebellion against the empire, the ruler takes Yang Guifei along with his imperial entourage in an escape to the mountainous area of modern-day Sichuan, and sanctuary of sorts. But the concubine had roused the jealousy of the court and unfortunately for her and to the great sorrow of the king, her brother and others among the king's retainers demanded she be strangled to death while they were still in the mountains. This is the story told in this interesting Taiwanese adaptation by director Li Han-hsiang (Li Hanxiang).
When was The Magnificent Concubine released?
The Magnificent Concubine was released on 31 May 1962.
How long is The Magnificent Concubine?
The Magnificent Concubine runs 1h 43m.
Who made The Magnificent Concubine?
The Magnificent Concubine was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Cast
- Li Li-Hua as Yang Kwei Fei/Yang Yu Huan
- Yan Jun as Emperor
- Yang Chi-Ching as Prime Minister Yang Guo Zhong
- Ku Wen-Chung as General Gao Li Shi
- Tang Ti as General Chen Xuan Li
- Hsieh Chih as General Chen Chi Ming
- Lee Ying as General An Lu Shan
- Chen Yu-Hsin as Chief Secretary Cui Cheng
- Li Hsiang-Chun as Lady Mei/Jiang Cai Pin
- Lin Jing as Lady Kua
- Lily Mo Chou as Lady Chin
- Weng Mu-Lan as Lady Han