Four Moods
喜怒哀樂
Synopsis
Directed by some of most well known Chinese-language directors of the time, the portmanteau film Four Moods was an attempt to alleviate Li Han-hsiang’s financial troubles during the late 1960s. Arguably one of his best works, King Hu’s short Anger is an adaptation of the famous Peking opera San Cha Kou; set to opera instrumentation and stylishly shot, the film deftly captures the tense showdown between political schemers, avengers and vagabonds inside an inn. Li Han-hsiang’s Happiness, inspired by the Strange Tales of Liaozhai, tells a tale of reprieve for a kind-hearted ghost, while Pai Ching-Jui’s Joy and Lee Hsing’s Sadness both explore the fateful encounters between mortal men and ghostly women.
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Trailer 'Four Moods' (1970) #TaiwanFFE
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Hsing, Pai Ching-jui, King Hu, Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Chu Hsiang-Kan, King Hu, Pu Songling
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan, Tso Hong Yuan, Joseph Koo, Wu Da-Jiang
- Original Title
- 喜怒哀樂
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- New Grand Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Hsing, Pai Ching-jui, King Hu, Li Han-Hsiang
Chu Hsiang-Kan, King Hu, Pu Songling, Li Han-Hsiang, Zhishan Li, Chang Yung-Hsiang, Pai Ching-jui
Huang Mao-Shan, Tso Hong Yuan, Joseph Koo, Wu Da-Jiang
Chen Jung-Shu
Wang Chin-Chen
Li Han-Hsiang
Department Leadership Roster
Chu Hsiang-Kan
Screenplay
Shu-Ching Li
Costume Design
King Hu
Screenplay
Pei-Cheng Chang
Production Design
Pu Songling
Screenplay
Chen Jung-Shu
Director of Photography
Wang Chin-Chen
Editor
Chia-Chih Li
Costume Design
Chih Hua Li
Costume Design
Hsiao-Geng Li
Production Design
Lee Hsing
Director
Pai Ching-jui
Director
Li Han-Hsiang
Producer
King Hu
Director
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Four Moods.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Moods
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What is Four Moods about?
Directed by some of most well known Chinese-language directors of the time, the portmanteau film Four Moods was an attempt to alleviate Li Han-hsiang’s financial troubles during the late 1960s. Arguably one of his best works, King Hu’s short Anger is an adaptation of the famous Peking opera San Cha Kou; set to opera instrumentation and stylishly shot, the film deftly captures the tense showdown between political schemers, avengers and vagabonds inside an inn. Li Han-hsiang’s Happiness, inspired by the Strange Tales of Liaozhai, tells a tale of reprieve for a kind-hearted ghost, while Pai Ching-Jui’s Joy and Lee Hsing’s Sadness both explore the fateful encounters between mortal men and ghostly women.
Who directed Four Moods?
Four Moods was directed by Lee Hsing, Pai Ching-jui, King Hu, Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in Four Moods?
The principal cast of Four Moods includes Zhen Zhen, Yueh Yang, Chang Mei-Yao, Li Li-Hua, Peter Yang Kwan.
When was Four Moods released and how long is it?
Four Moods was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Moods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Moods was composed by Huang Mao-Shan, Tso Hong Yuan, Joseph Koo, Wu Da-Jiang.