The Grand Substitution(1965)
萬古流芳
The Grand Substitution Synopsis
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 (1965) is a music, history and drama film directed by Yan Jun, released on April 14, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Ivy Ling Po, Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun and Lee Ying. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Yan Jun
- Writers:
- Chen Yu-Hsin
- Producers:
- Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Yuen Chang-Sam
- Composer:
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Grand Substitution (1965) Trailer
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The Grand Substitution Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ching Miao
as Prime Minister Chiu Zun
Yang Chi-Ching
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
Key crew
Directed by Yan Jun, written by Chen Yu-Hsin, produced by Run Run Shaw.
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The Grand Substitution Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Grand Substitution – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Grand Substitution?
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The main cast of The Grand Substitution (1965) includes Ivy Ling Po, Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Lee Ying and Ching Miao. The film was directed by Yan Jun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grand Substitution released?
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The Grand Substitution was released on April 14, 1965 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Grand Substitution worth watching?
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The Grand Substitution (1965) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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