The Mermaid(1965)
魚美人
The Mermaid Synopsis
A Huangmei opera produced by Shaw Brothers about a carp spirit who transforms into an identical copy of a beautiful woman to win the heart of a lonely male scholar.
The Mermaid (1965) is a fantasy, romance, drama and music film directed by Kao Li, released on January 29, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Ivy Ling Po, Li Ching, Yang Chi-Ching and Ou-Yang Sha-Fei. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Kao Li
- Writers:
- Chang Cheh
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Composer:
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Mermaid (1965) Trailer
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The Mermaid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivy Ling Po
as Scholar Zheng Zhan
Li Ching
as Peony / Mermaid
Yang Chi-Ching
as Prime Minister Chin Chong
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
as Prime Minister's wife
Yip Ching
as Chun Lan
Lily Li
as Chiu Chu
Chiang Kuang-Chao
as Tortoise Spirit
Tang Ti
as Crap Spirit
Han Ying-chieh
as Prawn Spirit
Shirley Huang
as Snail Spirit
Ching Miao
as Judge Pao
Fung Ngai
as Constable Wang Chao
Key crew
Directed by Kao Li, written by Chang Cheh, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Mermaid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Mermaid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mermaid online?
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Who stars in The Mermaid?
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The main cast of The Mermaid (1965) includes Ivy Ling Po, Li Ching, Yang Chi-Ching, Ou-Yang Sha-Fei and Yip Ching. The film was directed by Kao Li. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mermaid released?
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The Mermaid was released on January 29, 1965 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Mermaid worth watching?
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The Mermaid (1965) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mermaid?
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