Inside the Forbidden City
Originally released in 1965. Inside the Forbidden City is a drama/history film. directed by Kao Li.
Starring Ivy Ling Po, Ching Miao, and Chin Feng
Synopsis
It seems that Li Zhenfei was once an imperial concubine, who often found herself competing with her rival Madame Liu for the emperor's sole, undivided attention. When Li gives birth to the Emperor's child, the jealous Liu switches the boy with a cat and commands a servant named Kou Zhu to kill the baby. However, Kou Zhu ignores the order and gives the prince-to-be to the emperor's brother, a decision which eventually leads to the boy being adopted by the emperor himself! But as fate would have it, to go along with his new son, the emperor has a new wife as well - Madame Liu! As this strange new family unit is being constructed, poor Li Zhenfei has been confined to the forbidden palace, condemned to never see or speak to her son, the prince. But destiny reunites her with her son, but will this family reunion be a happy one? And will Madame Liu finally be punished for her treachery?
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ivy Ling Po
as Kou Zhu
Ching Miao
as Judge Bao Zheng
Chin Feng
as Emperor
Kao Pao-shu
as Empress Liu
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
as Concubine Li Zheng Fei
Li Ching
as Fei's Maid Act As Zhu's Ghost
Chen Yu-Hsin
as Eunuch Kuo Huai
Ku Wen-Chung
as Eunuch Chen Lin
Tien Feng
as Prime Minister
Yang Chi-Ching
as Emperor's Brother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inside the Forbidden City about?
It seems that Li Zhenfei was once an imperial concubine, who often found herself competing with her rival Madame Liu for the emperor's sole, undivided attention. When Li gives birth to the Emperor'...
Who directed Inside the Forbidden City?
Inside the Forbidden City was directed by Kao Li.
How long is Inside the Forbidden City?
Inside the Forbidden City has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Inside the Forbidden City released?
Inside the Forbidden City was released on October 16, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inside the Forbidden City?
The main cast of Inside the Forbidden City includes Ivy Ling Po, Ching Miao, Chin Feng, Kao Pao-shu, Ou-Yang Sha-Fei.