The Warlord and the Actress (1964)
Original title: 血溅牡丹红
The Warlord and the Actress is a 1964 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Ho Meng-Hua, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Julie Yeh Feng, Lan Di and Chin Han.
A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.
Quick answers
What is The Warlord and the Actress about?
A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.
When was The Warlord and the Actress released?
The Warlord and the Actress was released on 22 December 1964.
How long is The Warlord and the Actress?
The Warlord and the Actress runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Warlord and the Actress?
The Warlord and the Actress was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Cast
- Julie Yeh Feng as Red Peony/Tang Pei-Hua
- Lan Di as Tang Pei-Yun/Xiao-Yun
- Chin Han as Lin Ke-Qiang
- Ching Miao as General Cao Lin
- Hao Li-Jen as Rebel
- Lee Ying as Chief of Staff
- Ou-Yang Sha-Fei as One of General's wife
- Lui Ming as Deputy
- Tien Feng as Deputy Ding
- Tang Ti as Commander
- Fung Ngai as Ambassador Doi
- Gam Tin-Chue as Party guest