The Grand Substitution

The Grand Substitution

116 mins | Drama, History, Music | April 14, 1965

With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.

The Grand Substitution

116 mins | Drama, History, Music | April 14, 1965

The Grand Substitution
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Producers Shaw Brothers
Original title 萬古流芳
Directors Yan Jun
Writers Chen Yu-Hsin

Cast

Ivy Ling Po

as Chiu Wu

Li Li-Hua

as Princess Chuan Ji

Yan Jun

as Ching Ying

Lee Ying

as Chief Warden Tu An Ko

Miao Ching

as Prime Minister Chiu Zun

Yeung Chi-Hing

as Kun Zun

Lee Ting

as Po Feng

Ha Yee-Chau

as Chun Lan

Chen Yanyan

as Ching Ying's wife

Cheung Hei

as Fortune teller

Leung Yui

as Emperor Ling-Kung

Chen Yu-Hsin

as Emperor's brother Chin Kung

Tang Ti

as General Wei Chiang

Chan Ying-Kit

as Officer Wei Chung

Chao Ming

as General Han Chieh

Hao Li-Jen

as Princess's servant

Tien Feng

as Ju Yi

Ling Hon

as Officer Pei Pao

Man Sau

as Midwife