The Warlord and the Actress

The Warlord and the Actress

101 mins | Drama | Dec. 22, 1964

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.

The Warlord and the Actress

101 mins | Drama | Dec. 22, 1964

The Warlord and the Actress
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.
Producers Shaw Brothers
Original title 血濺牡丹紅
Directors Ho Meng-Hua
Writers Chang Cheh

Cast

Julie Yeh Feng

as Red Peony/Tang Pei-Hua

Lan Di

as Tang Pei-Yun/Xiao-Yun

Chin Han

as Lin Ke-Qiang

Miao Ching

as General Cao Lin

Hao Li-Jen

as Rebel

Lee Ying

as Chief of Staff

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

as One of General's wife

Lui Ming

as Deputy

Tien Feng

as Deputy Ding

Tang Ti

as Commander

Fung Ngai

as Ambassador Doi

Gam Tin-Chue

as Party guest

Yam Ho

as

Lily Li

as

Bai Yu

as

Ku Feng

as