The Magnificent Concubine (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, The Magnificent Concubine is a drama and history film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Perhaps the most notorious concubine in Chinese history, Yang Guifei set a pudgy standard of beauty in her days of glory during the Tang dynasty. The Emperor Minghuang was so besotted with the woman that when An Lushan stages his rebellion against the empire, the ruler takes Yang Guifei along with his imperial entourage in an escape to the mountainous area of modern-day Sichuan, and sanctuary of sorts. But the concubine had roused the jealousy of the court and unfortunately for her and to the great sorrow of the king, her brother and others among the king's retainers demanded she be strangled to death while they were still in the mountains. This is the story told in this interesting Taiwanese adaptation by director Li Han-hsiang (Li Hanxiang).
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Concubine stars Li Li-Hua as Yang Kwei Fei/Yang Yu Huan, Yan Jun as Emperor, Yang Chi-Ching as Prime Minister Yang Guo Zhong and Ku Wen-Chung as General Gao Li Shi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Magnificent Concubine 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 Magnificent Concubine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Concubine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Concubine (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magnificent Concubine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magnificent Concubine worth watching?
- The Magnificent Concubine holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Concubine?
- The Magnificent Concubine stars Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Yang Chi-Ching, Ku Wen-Chung and Tang Ti.
- When was The Magnificent Concubine released?
- The Magnificent Concubine was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.