Story in the Temple Red Lily (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1976, Story in the Temple Red Lily is an action film directed by Karl Liao, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. When the emperor becomes ill and the Sung Dynasty is threatened by an evil baron, a patriotic officer named Ree (Chia Ling) is assigned to the imperial palace to protect the sacred temple from rebels. Prepare to be chopped and kicked as Ling displays some martial arts fireworks in this 1979 curiosity.
Who’s in it. Story in the Temple Red Lily stars Chia Ling as Hung Ku, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang as Siu Ching, Tung Li as Liu Chi and Lung Fei as Lieutenant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Story in the Temple Red Lily has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Story in the Temple Red Lily page.
If you liked it. Fans of Story in the Temple Red Lily tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Story in the Temple Red Lily (1976)?
- In US, Story in the Temple Red Lily is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Story in the Temple Red Lily worth watching?
- Story in the Temple Red Lily holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Story in the Temple Red Lily?
- Story in the Temple Red Lily stars Chia Ling, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Tung Li, Lung Fei and Hsieh Ling-ling.
- When was Story in the Temple Red Lily released?
- Story in the Temple Red Lily was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
