Red Maid, the Matchmaker
Originally released in 1958. Red Maid, the Matchmaker is a history/music film. directed by Lung To.
Starring Fong Yim-Fen, Law Kim-Long, and Law Yim-Hing
Synopsis
Production company Taoyuan chose for its inaugural film a comedy and Fong Yim-fun gets to take a break from playing long-suffering roles and showcase her talents in making us laugh! She plays the spritely titled character, brandishing a fresh image. The film is an adaptation of the literary classic Romance of the Western Chamber, in which the Prime Minister's daughter (Law Yim-hing), under siege from rebel soldiers, is rescued by a plan formulated by a poor scholar (Law Kim-long), with whom she is in love. But her mother (Poon Yat On) reneges afterwards on her promise to let the rescuer marry the daughter, and the clever Red Maid steps up as go-between, devising a series of sharp-witted tactics to help the lovers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Maid, the Matchmaker about?
Production company Taoyuan chose for its inaugural film a comedy and Fong Yim-fun gets to take a break from playing long-suffering roles and showcase her talents in making us laugh! She plays the s...
Who directed Red Maid, the Matchmaker?
Red Maid, the Matchmaker was directed by Lung To.
How long is Red Maid, the Matchmaker?
Red Maid, the Matchmaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Red Maid, the Matchmaker released?
Red Maid, the Matchmaker was released on October 29, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Maid, the Matchmaker?
The main cast of Red Maid, the Matchmaker includes Fong Yim-Fen, Law Kim-Long, Law Yim-Hing, Poon Yat-On, Lam Gam-Tong.