The Dream of the Red Chamber(1962)
紅樓夢
The Dream of the Red Chamber Synopsis
The Ching Dynasty novel The Dream of The Red Chamber is not only the most widely read, but also the most filmed book in Chinese history. The sprawling love story has proven a challenge to many filmmakers, but this version is acclaimed as the most successful. A sumptuous feature which took three years of planning and another for production, it was a hugely popular and critical hit which still stands out as a classic of both 18th century literature and 1960s moviemaking.
The Dream of the Red Chamber (1962) is a drama, romance and music film directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng, released on August 3, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Betty Loh Ti, Yam Kit, Pat Ting Hung and Kong Hung. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Yuan Qiu-Feng
- Writers:
- Cao Xueqin, Yi Fan
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Composer:
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Dream of the Red Chamber Cast & Crew
Main cast
Betty Loh Ti
as Lin Dai Yu
- Yam Kit
Yam Kit
as Chia Bao Yu
Pat Ting Hung
as Xue Bao Chai
Kong Hung
as Xue Yan
Margaret Tu Chuan
as Zi Juan
Carrie Ku Mei
as Jin Chuan / Lin Dai Yu (singing voice)
Hung Mei
as Madame Jia Tai
- Chan Wan-Wa
Chan Wan-Wa
as Madame Wang
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha
as Little Fool
Kao Pao-Shu
as Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng
Ding Ling
as Xi Ren
Lily Mo Chou
as Qing Wen, Boa Yu's Maid
Key crew
Directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng, written by Cao Xueqin and Yi Fan, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Dream of the Red Chamber Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Dream of the Red Chamber – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dream of the Red Chamber online?
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The Dream of the Red Chamber (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 Dream of the Red Chamber?
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The main cast of The Dream of the Red Chamber (1962) includes Betty Loh Ti, Yam Kit, Pat Ting Hung, Kong Hung and Margaret Tu Chuan. The film was directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dream of the Red Chamber released?
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The Dream of the Red Chamber was released on August 3, 1962 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Dream of the Red Chamber worth watching?
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The Dream of the Red Chamber (1962) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.