The Adulteress (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1963, The Adulteress is a drama and history film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The noted actress Li Li-hua, star of more than sixty films since 1947, beautifully portrays the drugged, then disgraced wife of a peddler in the waning days of the Ching Dynasty. To make matters worse, she’s soon framed for her husband’s murder by her rapist - the son of the local magistrate! And even that isn’t the end of her woes. It’s best to have a box of tissues nearby as two expert directors ratchet up the emotional suspense in this consummate tearjerker.
Who’s in it. The Adulteress stars Li Li-Hua as Xiao Bai-Cai, Guan Shan as Yang Nai-Wu, Chu Mu as Ge Xiao-Da and Peter Yang Kwan as Liu Zi-He, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Adulteress sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Adulteress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adulteress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adulteress (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Adulteress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Adulteress worth watching?
- The Adulteress holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Adulteress?
- The Adulteress stars Li Li-Hua, Guan Shan, Chu Mu, Peter Yang Kwan and Yang Chi-Ching.
- When was The Adulteress released?
- The Adulteress was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.