The Female Prince (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1964, The Female Prince is a notable film.
What it’s about. The husband-and-wife team of Ivy Ling Po and Chin Han returned to another Huangmei Opera classic after Lady General Hua Mu-Lan. Helmed by Chow Sze-loke and written by Chang Cheh, the story revolved around two intellectual siblings, Ching Feng-sheng (Chin Feng) and Ching Feng-hsiao (Ivy Ling Po), who were constantly abused by their stepmother Hsia (Kao Pao-shu). Feng-hsiao was engaged to Li Ru-lung (Chin Han) since birth, but the greedy Hsia forced him to forfeit the marriage. When Ru-lung refused, Hsia framed him for thievery and put him behind bars. To rescue her lover, Feng-hsiao dressed as a young man and went to the capital. She then used Ru-lung's name to enter the national exam and was ranked first place. Impressed by Feng-hsiao, the Emperor decided to let her wed the Princess (Fang Ying). On the wedding night, Feng-hsiao revealed the truth to the Princess...
Who’s in it. The Female Prince stars Ivy Ling Po as Chin Feng-Hsiao, Ching Lee as Chun Lan, Ching Miao as Emperor Chu Hou-Tsung and Chiang Kuang-Chao as Prime Minister Hsia Yen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Female Prince has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Female Prince page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Female Prince (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Female Prince change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Female Prince worth watching?
- The Female Prince holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Female Prince?
- The Female Prince stars Ivy Ling Po, Ching Lee, Ching Miao, Chiang Kuang-Chao and Kao Pao-Shu.
- When was The Female Prince released?
- The Female Prince was released in 1964.