Sable Cicada
貂蟬
Synopsis
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty among the four who is not a real historical figure but one conjured by storytelling imagination and embellished by public fascination, her story was nonetheless incorporated by author Luo Guangzhong into his popular and influential novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Her tale is one of Machiavellian intrigue, in which she schemes with her godfather Wang Yun to restore moral order to the land, sowing discord between the corrupt Minister Dong Zhuo and his adopted son Lu Bu, a man of martial and military prowess.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bu Wan-Cang
- Screenplay & Story
- Bu Wan-Cang
- Original Score
- Huang Yijun
- Original Title
- 貂蟬
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company, Xinhua Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bu Wan-Cang
Bu Wan-Cang
Huang Yijun
Zhang Shankun
Department Leadership Roster
Bu Wan-Cang
Writer
Zhang Shankun
Producer
Huang Yijun
Original Music Composer
Bu Wan-Cang
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sable Cicada
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What is Sable Cicada about?
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty among the four who is not a real historical figure but one conjured by storytelling imagination and embellished by public fascination, her story was nonetheless incorporated by author Luo Guangzhong into his popular and influential novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Her tale is one of Machiavellian intrigue, in which she schemes with her godfather Wang Yun to restore moral order to the land, sowing discord between the corrupt Minister Dong Zhuo and his adopted son Lu Bu, a man of martial and military prowess.
Who directed Sable Cicada?
Sable Cicada was directed by Bu Wan-Cang.
Who stars in Sable Cicada?
The principal cast of Sable Cicada includes Violet Koo Lan-Chun, Jin Shan, Diu Ban-Wah, Eryi Gu, Wei Heling.
When was Sable Cicada released and how long is it?
Sable Cicada was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Sable Cicada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sable Cicada was composed by Huang Yijun.