The Magnificent Concubine(1962)
楊貴妃
The Magnificent Concubine Synopsis
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).
The Magnificent Concubine (1962) is a drama and history film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, released on May 31, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Yang Chi-Ching and Ku Wen-Chung. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Writers:
- Wong Chik-Boh
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Tadashi Nishimoto
- Composer:
- Wang Shun
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Magnificent Concubine Cast & Crew
Main 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
Lily Mo Chou
as Lady Chin
Weng Mu-Lan
as Lady Han
Key crew
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang, written by Wong Chik-Boh, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Magnificent Concubine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Magnificent Concubine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magnificent Concubine online?
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The Magnificent Concubine (1962) is available to stream on Catchplay, and to rent or buy from Catchplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magnificent Concubine?
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The main cast of The Magnificent Concubine (1962) includes Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Yang Chi-Ching, Ku Wen-Chung and Tang Ti. The film was directed by Li Han-Hsiang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magnificent Concubine released?
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The Magnificent Concubine was released on May 31, 1962 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Magnificent Concubine worth watching?
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The Magnificent Concubine (1962) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.