The Lotus Lamp (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, The Lotus Lamp is a fantasy, drama, romance and music film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The Goddess of Hua Mountain is imprisoned for falling in love with a mortal, meanwhile her son is raised in secret until he can attempt to free her.
Who’s in it. The Lotus Lamp stars Linda Lin Dai as Lady San/Liu Chen-Hsiung, Cheng Pei-Pei as Liu Yan-Chang, Ching Lee as Fairy Ling Chih and Elsie Tu Tieh as Lin Dai's double, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lotus Lamp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lotus Lamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lotus Lamp tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lotus Lamp (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lotus Lamp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lotus Lamp worth watching?
- The Lotus Lamp holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lotus Lamp?
- The Lotus Lamp stars Linda Lin Dai, Cheng Pei-Pei, Ching Lee, Elsie Tu Tieh and Lydia Shum Tin-Ha.
- When was The Lotus Lamp released?
- The Lotus Lamp was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.