Beauty of Beauties
西施
Synopsis
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
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Beauty of Beauties | 1965 Trailer - Ching Chiang, Lei Zhao, Fang-Hsia ChangOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Shao-Hua Tang
- Original Title
- 西施
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Taiwan Film Studio, Grand Motion Picture Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Han-Hsiang
Shao-Hua Tang
Chang Chung-Min
Li Han-Hsiang, Chou Tien-Ku
Department Leadership Roster
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Li Han-Hsiang
Producer
Shao-Hua Tang
Screenplay
Chou Tien-Ku
Producer
Chang Chung-Min
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BD Release: 1961-1965
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What is Beauty of Beauties about?
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
Who directed Beauty of Beauties?
Beauty of Beauties was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in Beauty of Beauties?
The principal cast of Beauty of Beauties includes Chiang Ching, Zhao Lei, Chu Mu, Ku Chun, Ma Chi.
When was Beauty of Beauties released and how long is it?
Beauty of Beauties was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.