The Mermaid Princess(1957)
龍女
The Mermaid Princess Synopsis
The Mermaid Princess of Dongting Lake had the misfortune of marrying ill, her husband being the depraved and tyrannical Prince of Jingchuan, who subjected her to relentless torment. By chance, she encountered the scholar Liu Yi, entrusting him with a blood-stained letter to seek aid from her father, the Dragon King. Ultimately rescued and returned to her maternal home, the Mermaid Princess and Liu Yi transcended the divide between mortal and immortal realms, uniting in a bond of true love.
The Mermaid Princess (1957) is a fantasy and romance film directed by Wong Tin-Lam, released on June 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Ting Ying, Yu Hsin Chen, Hong Wei and Chiang Kuang-Chao.
- Director:
- Wong Tin-Lam
- Writers:
- Wong Cheuk-Hon, Li Chaowei, Li Juanqing
- Producers:
- Wong Cheuk-Hon, Wong Kit
- Production:
- Chi Yau (Liberty Film Company)
- Status:
- Released
The Mermaid Princess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ting Ying
as Mermaid Princess
- Yu Hsin Chen
Yu Hsin Chen
as Dongting Lake Dragon King
- Hong Wei
Hong Wei
as Dongting Lake Dragon Queen
Chiang Kuang-Chao
as Qiantang Dragon King
- Dan Ni
Dan Ni
as Shrimp Lady-in-Waiting
Chu Shao-Chuen
as Dragon King of Jingchuan
Tong Yeuk-Ching
as Dragon Queen of Jingchuan
- Wu Jiaxiang
Wu Jiaxiang
as Crown Prince of Jingchuan
- Tong Zhen
Tong Zhen
as Clam Spirit (vixen), Mei-ying
- Xue Ke
Xue Ke
as Liu Yi
- Xiaonong Ma
Xiaonong Ma
as Madame Liu
Lau Yan-Kit
as General Crab
Key crew
Directed by Wong Tin-Lam, written by Wong Cheuk-Hon, Li Chaowei and Li Juanqing, produced by Wong Cheuk-Hon and Wong Kit.
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The Mermaid Princess – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mermaid Princess?
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The main cast of The Mermaid Princess (1957) includes Ting Ying, Yu Hsin Chen, Hong Wei, Chiang Kuang-Chao and Dan Ni. The film was directed by Wong Tin-Lam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mermaid Princess released?
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The Mermaid Princess was released on June 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 22m.