The Warlord and the Actress
血溅牡丹红
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Julie Yeh Feng
Red Peony/Tang Pei-Hua
Lan Di
Tang Pei-Yun/Xiao-Yun
Chin Han
Lin Ke-Qiang
Ching Miao
General Cao Lin
Hao Li-Jen
Rebel
Lee Ying
Chief of Staff
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
One of General's wife
Lui Ming
Deputy
Tien Feng
Deputy Ding
Tang Ti
Commander
Fung Ngai
Ambassador Doi
Gam Tin-Chue
Party guest
Fung Keung
Wong Ching-Ho
Kwan Yan
Erh Chun
Lan Wei-Lieh
Cheung Hei
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 血溅牡丹红
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Chang Cheh
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Wang Fu-Ling
Hsu Tseng-Hung
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Chang Cheh
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Hsu Tseng-Hung
Director of Photography
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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.
Who directed The Warlord and the Actress?
The Warlord and the Actress was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in The Warlord and the Actress?
The principal cast of The Warlord and the Actress includes Julie Yeh Feng, Lan Di, Chin Han, Ching Miao, Hao Li-Jen.
When was The Warlord and the Actress released and how long is it?
The Warlord and the Actress was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Warlord and the Actress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Warlord and the Actress was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Wang Fu-Ling.