The Arch
董夫人
Synopsis
A widow upholds feudal virtue by suppressing her love for a cavalry captain in favor of her daughter.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tang Shu-Shuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tang Shu-Shuen
- Original Score
- Liu Tsun-Yuen
- Original Title
- 董夫人
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Film Dynasty, Cathay Asia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tang Shu-Shuen
Tang Shu-Shuen
Liu Tsun-Yuen
Subrata Mitra, Ho-Hsi Chi
Les Blank, C.C. See
Chiu-chung Li, Tang Shu-Shuen
Department Leadership Roster
Tang Shu-Shuen
Director
Tang Shu-Shuen
Screenplay
Subrata Mitra
Director of Photography
Les Blank
Editor
Chiu-chung Li
Producer
C.C. See
Editor
Ho-Hsi Chi
Director of Photography
Liu Tsun-Yuen
Original Music Composer
Tang Shu-Shuen
Producer
Lau Yin-Fai
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arch
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What is The Arch about?
A widow upholds feudal virtue by suppressing her love for a cavalry captain in favor of her daughter.
Who directed The Arch?
The Arch was directed by Tang Shu-Shuen.
Who stars in The Arch?
The principal cast of The Arch includes Lisa Lu, Hilda Chow Hsuen, Roy Chiao, Lee Ying, Tang Shu-Shuen.
When was The Arch released and how long is it?
The Arch was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Arch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Arch was composed by Liu Tsun-Yuen.