The Crimson Palm
血手印
Synopsis
Ling Bo is Lin, a young man engaged to the daughter of a rich man, who now despises Lin because of his family's declining status. Lin visits his beloved fiancee before he heads towards the imperial city to participate in the civil service examination, only to find her maid lying dead in blood. Lin is then accused of murder. How can Judge Bao prove his innocence?
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Ivy Ling Po
Lin Chao-Te
Chin Ping
Wang Chien-Chin
Li Ching
Hsueh Chun
Ching Miao
Judge Pao Cheng
Tang Ti
Minister Hsueh Chao
Yiu Kwang-Chao
Wang Chun
Chiang Kuang-Chao
Chang Pei-Tsan
Tien Feng
Pao Hsing
Chen Yanyan
Mrs. Lin
Yip Ching
Chiu Yueh
Shirley Huang
Tang Mei
Gam Tin-Chue
Constable
Li Kun
Beggar
Fung Ngai
Constable Ma Han
Lui Ming
Constable Li Wan
Erh Chun
Constable Chang Chien
Ren Hao
Servant
Lan Wei-Lieh
Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Yu-Hsin
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Yu-Hsin
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Joseph Koo
- Original Title
- 血手印
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Yu-Hsin
Chen Yu-Hsin
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Joseph Koo
Yuen Chang-Sam
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Yu-Hsin
Writer
Chen Yu-Hsin
Director
Yuen Chang-Sam
Director of Photography
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Joseph Koo
Original Music Composer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Palm
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What is The Crimson Palm about?
Ling Bo is Lin, a young man engaged to the daughter of a rich man, who now despises Lin because of his family's declining status. Lin visits his beloved fiancee before he heads towards the imperial city to participate in the civil service examination, only to find her maid lying dead in blood. Lin is then accused of murder. How can Judge Bao prove his innocence?
Who directed The Crimson Palm?
The Crimson Palm was directed by Chen Yu-Hsin.
Who stars in The Crimson Palm?
The principal cast of The Crimson Palm includes Ivy Ling Po, Chin Ping, Li Ching, Ching Miao, Tang Ti.
When was The Crimson Palm released and how long is it?
The Crimson Palm was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Palm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Palm was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Joseph Koo.