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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes1
DirectorShen Fu
WritersHuijian Zhang
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLi Shizhen
About Li Shizhen
This biography film is based on the life of the real historical figure Li Shizhen.The story focuses on the social injustices suffered by Li as well as the difficulties he overcame in writing the famous Encyclopedia of Herbs.
Directed by Shen Fu, Li Shizhen leans on a strong ensemble — Zhao Dan, Shu Shi, Shu Xiuwen — 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 1956.
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