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Cast
Li Li-Hua
as Yang Kwei Fei/Yang Yu Huan
Yan Jun
as Emperor
Yang Chi-Ching
as Prime Minister Yang Guo Zhong
Ku Wen-Chung
as General Gao Li Shi
Tang Ti
as General Chen Xuan Li
Hsieh Chih
as General Chen Chi Ming
Lee Ying
as General An Lu Shan
Chen Yu-Hsin
as Chief Secretary Cui Cheng
Li Hsiang-Chun
as Lady Mei/Jiang Cai Pin
Lin Jing
as Lady Kua
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1962
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes7
DirectorLi Han-Hsiang
WritersWong Chik-Boh
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Magnificent Concubine
About The Magnificent Concubine
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).
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang, The Magnificent Concubine leans on a strong ensemble — Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Yang Chi-Ching — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1962.
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