The Pearl Phoenix (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, The Pearl Phoenix is a drama, romance and music film directed by Yang Fan, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Huangmei Opera movies like The Pearl Phoenix are unique to 1960's Hong Kong culture, a product of the Swinging Sixties but considerably more in touch with their Chinese roots. This one is complete with a gender-bending tale where the male lead is played by female and the female lead poses as a man, plus movie queen Li Ching and the singing voices of Ivy Ling Po and Jing Ting. Sit back and enjoy!
Who’s in it. The Pearl Phoenix stars Ching Lee as Huo Ding Jin, Hsiao Hsiang as Wen Bi Zheng, Chu Jing as Qiu Hua and Yang Chi-Ching as Master Huo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pearl Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pearl Phoenix tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pearl Phoenix (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pearl Phoenix change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Pearl Phoenix?
- The Pearl Phoenix stars Ching Lee, Hsiao Hsiang, Chu Jing, Yang Chi-Ching and Kao Pao-Shu.
- When was The Pearl Phoenix released?
- The Pearl Phoenix was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.