The Grand Substitution
萬古流芳
Synopsis
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
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Grand Substitution (1964) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 萬古流芳Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-09
Top Cast
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Ivy Ling Po
Chiu Wu
Li Li-Hua
Princess Chuan Ji
Yan Jun
Ching Ying
Lee Ying
Chief Warden Tu An Ko
Ching Miao
Prime Minister Chiu Zun
Yang Chi-Ching
Kun Zun
Lee Ting
Po Feng
Ha Yee-Chau
Chun Lan
Chen Yanyan
Ching Ying's wife
Cheung Hei
Fortune teller
Leung Yui
Emperor Ling-Kung
Chen Yu-Hsin
Emperor's brother Chin Kung
Tang Ti
General Wei Chiang
Chan Ying-Kit
Officer Wei Chung
Chao Ming
General Han Chieh
Hao Li-Jen
Princess's servant
Tien Feng
Ju Yi
Ling Hon
Officer Pei Pao
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yan Jun
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Yu-Hsin
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Sian Hua
- Original Title
- 萬古流芳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yan Jun
Chen Yu-Hsin
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Sian Hua
Yuen Chang-Sam
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Yan Jun
Director
Yuen Chang-Sam
Director of Photography
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chen Yu-Hsin
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Sian Hua
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grand Substitution
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What is The Grand Substitution about?
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Who directed The Grand Substitution?
The Grand Substitution was directed by Yan Jun.
Who stars in The Grand Substitution?
The principal cast of The Grand Substitution includes Ivy Ling Po, Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Lee Ying, Ching Miao.
When was The Grand Substitution released and how long is it?
The Grand Substitution was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grand Substitution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grand Substitution was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Sian Hua.