A Strange Woman (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film
Released in 1950, A Strange Woman is a drama film directed by Li Ping-Qian, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Not seen in Hong Kong for many years, A Strange Woman was Li Pingqian's first film at Great Wall Film Studio. Adapted from the play La Tosca by French playwright Victorien Sardou, opera star Xiao Xiangshui (Bai Guang) helps her lover, a revolutionary, to escape from warlords. She finesses with both the head of the secret service (Yan Jun) and her lover's wife, but things do not turn out as planned. Li changed his usual pace to encompass a more conventional and dramatic film plot. Bold and flirtatious in her role, Bai Guang is equally over the top in appearance as Yan Jun. The tension in winning the heroine over drives the plot more than the themes of patriotism and loyalty in love.
Who’s in it. A Strange Woman stars Bai Guang, Yan Jun, Huang He and Gong Qiuxia, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Strange Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Strange Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Strange Woman (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Strange Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Strange Woman?
- A Strange Woman stars Bai Guang, Yan Jun, Huang He, Gong Qiuxia and Wang Yuen-lung.
- When was A Strange Woman released?
- A Strange Woman was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.