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The Warlord and the Actress (1964)

Original title: 血濺牡丹紅

1964-12-22 · 1h 41m · ZH
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A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.

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Chang ChehWriterHo Meng-HuaDirector

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Julie Yeh FengJulie Yeh FengRed Peony/Tang Pei-HuaLan DiLan DiTang Pei-Yun/Xiao-YunChin HanChin HanLin Ke-QiangChing MiaoChing MiaoGeneral Cao LinHao Li-JenHao Li-JenRebelLee YingLee YingChief of StaffOu-Yang Sha-FeiOu-Yang Sha-FeiOne of General's wifeLui MingLui MingDeputyTien FengTien FengDeputy DingTang TiTang TiCommanderFung NgaiFung NgaiAmbassador DoiFung KeungFung Keung

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference350108Actor preference344366 · 101474 · 344334Country preferenceHkDecade preference1960

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What is The Warlord and the Actress about?

A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.

How long is The Warlord and the Actress?

The Warlord and the Actress has a runtime of 101 minutes.