The Crimson Palm (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, The Crimson Palm is a drama, crime, mystery and music film directed by Chan Yau-San, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Ling Bo is Lin, a young man engaged to the daughter of a rich man, who now despises Lin because of his family's declining status. Lin visits his beloved fiancee before he heads towards the imperial city to participate in the civil service examination, only to find her maid lying dead in blood. Lin is then accused of murder. How can Judge Bao prove his innocence?
Who’s in it. The Crimson Palm stars Ivy Ling Po as Lin Chao-Te, Chin Ping as Wang Chien-Chin, Ching Lee as Hsueh Chun and Ching Miao as Judge Pao Cheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Crimson Palm 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 Crimson Palm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crimson Palm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crimson Palm (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crimson Palm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crimson Palm worth watching?
- The Crimson Palm holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crimson Palm?
- The Crimson Palm stars Ivy Ling Po, Chin Ping, Ching Lee, Ching Miao and Tang Ti.
- When was The Crimson Palm released?
- The Crimson Palm was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.