The Midnight Murder
三更冤
Synopsis
The heroine, Liu Yanniang, is a beautiful and virtuous woman who is in love with her husband, Wang Zhengtu. However, because of her disagreement with her sister-in-law, Yuhuan, who was unfortunately killed, Yaniang was mistakenly accused of murder by the king's mother and her husband's son-in-law. The governor of Suzhou, Mr. Yan Wentian, is very strict with the king, but just when he finds a clue, the witness is killed again. Yen is not satisfied with his efforts, but he realizes that the murderer has already come to his doorstep.
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Pat Ting Hung
Liu Yan-Niang
Lee Ting
Wang Yu-Huan, 2nd sister
Chin Han
Wang Zheng-Tu
Shen Yi
Xiao Cui
Wong Ho
General Inspector
Li Kun
Wang Xiao Er
Ku Wen-Chung
Magistrate Li
Kao Pao-Shu
Madame Wang
Chiang Kuang-Chao
He Lu-Tong
Yang Chi-Ching
Magistrate Zhao Zhong
Fung Ngai
General Wang
Tang Ti
Justice Advisor Wang
Ku Feng
Zhu Wu
Cheung Hei
Zhao
Tsang Choh-Lam
Magistrate Wang Wei-Ji
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Liu's Mother
Hao Li-Jen
Wang Zhong
Man Sau
Brothel Madam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheng Kang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 三更冤
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Cheng Kang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Wang Fu-Ling
Lam Kwok-Cheung
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Cheng Kang
Writer
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Lam Kwok-Cheung
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Murder
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What is The Midnight Murder about?
The heroine, Liu Yanniang, is a beautiful and virtuous woman who is in love with her husband, Wang Zhengtu. However, because of her disagreement with her sister-in-law, Yuhuan, who was unfortunately killed, Yaniang was mistakenly accused of murder by the king's mother and her husband's son-in-law. The governor of Suzhou, Mr. Yan Wentian, is very strict with the king, but just when he finds a clue, the witness is killed again. Yen is not satisfied with his efforts, but he realizes that the murderer has already come to his doorstep.
Who directed The Midnight Murder?
The Midnight Murder was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in The Midnight Murder?
The principal cast of The Midnight Murder includes Pat Ting Hung, Lee Ting, Chin Han, Shen Yi, Wong Ho.
When was The Midnight Murder released and how long is it?
The Midnight Murder was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Midnight Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Midnight Murder was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Wang Fu-Ling.