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Return of the Phoenix (1963)

Original title: 鳳還巢

1963-07-24 · 1h 30m · ZH
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Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.

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Li Han-HsiangDirectorKao LiDirectorWong Yuet-TingWriter

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Li Hsiang-ChunLi Hsiang-ChunCheng Xue-EChong Yuen-YungChong Yuen-YungCheng XueyanChin FengChin FengMu JuyiYam KitYam KitMaid Chun HsiangLydia Shum Tin-HaLydia Shum Tin-HaMaid XialianChing MiaoChing MiaoDeputy Minister Cheng PuKao Pao-ShuKao Pao-ShuMrs. ChengChiang Kuang-ChaoChiang Kuang-ChaoPrince Zhu HuanranKu Wen-ChungKu Wen-ChungEunuch ZhouHao Li-JenHao Li-JenChu-I's servantTien FengTien FengCommander HongYam HoYam HoPrince's guard

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityMusicalMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about Return of the Phoenix

What is Return of the Phoenix about?

Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.

How long is Return of the Phoenix?

Return of the Phoenix has a runtime of 90 minutes.