Lady Jang (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Lady Jang is a drama and history film directed by Chang-Hwa Jeong, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now called Jang Hui-bin, drives out the Queen through a coup and takes her place. But thanks to loyal court officials, the King finds out what has been going on. He demotes Jang to Bin again and reinstates his Queen. Jang, now vindictive, conspires with her mother to kill the queen and reclaim her place. But the conspiracy is brought to light, and Jang is executed.
Who’s in it. Lady Jang stars Kim Jin-kyu as King Suk-jong, Kim Ji-Mi as Jang Hui-bin, Mi-ryeong Jo as Queen In-hyeon and Ju Jeung-nyeo as Queen In-gyeong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lady Jang has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Jang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Jang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Jang (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady Jang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady Jang worth watching?
- Lady Jang holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lady Jang?
- Lady Jang stars Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-Mi, Mi-ryeong Jo, Ju Jeung-nyeo and Hwang Jung-seun.
- When was Lady Jang released?
- Lady Jang was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.