Return of the Phoenix
鳳還巢
Synopsis
Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.
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Li Hsiang-Chun
Cheng Xue-E
Chong Yuen-Yung
Cheng Xueyan
Chin Feng
Mu Juyi
Yam Kit
Maid Chun Hsiang
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha
Maid Xialian
Ching Miao
Deputy Minister Cheng Pu
Kao Pao-Shu
Mrs. Cheng
Chiang Kuang-Chao
Prince Zhu Huanran
Ku Wen-Chung
Eunuch Zhou
Hao Li-Jen
Chu-I's Servant
Tien Feng
Commander Hong
Ren Hao
Prince's Guard
Chow Siu-Loi
Bandit
Kwan Yan
Bandit
Man Sau
Refugee
Ivy Ling Po
Cheng Xueyan (singing voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang, Kao Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Yuet-Ting
- Original Score
- Zhou Lan-Ping
- Original Title
- 鳳還巢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Han-Hsiang, Kao Li
Wong Yuet-Ting
Zhou Lan-Ping
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Kao Li
Director
Runme Shaw
Producer
Zhou Lan-Ping
Original Music Composer
Wong Yuet-Ting
Writer
Lau Yin-Fai
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Return of the Phoenix.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Phoenix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return of the Phoenix about?
Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.
Who directed Return of the Phoenix?
Return of the Phoenix was directed by Li Han-Hsiang, Kao Li.
Who stars in Return of the Phoenix?
The principal cast of Return of the Phoenix includes Li Hsiang-Chun, Chong Yuen-Yung, Chin Feng, Yam Kit, Lydia Shum Tin-Ha.
When was Return of the Phoenix released and how long is it?
Return of the Phoenix was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Return of the Phoenix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of the Phoenix was composed by Zhou Lan-Ping.