The Warlord and the Actress

The Warlord and the Actress

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 22, 1964

Runtime

1h 41m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

血溅牡丹红

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

Director

Ho Meng-Hua

Description

A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.