The Female Prince
Originally released in 1964. The Female Prince is a drama/romance film. directed by Chow Sze-Luk.
Starring Ivy Ling Po, Fang Ying, and Li Ching
Synopsis
The husband-and-wife team of Ivy Ling Po and Chin Han returned to another Huangmei Opera classic after Lady General Hua Mu-Lan. Helmed by Chow Sze-loke and written by Chang Cheh, the story revolved around two intellectual siblings, Ching Feng-sheng (Chin Feng) and Ching Feng-hsiao (Ivy Ling Po), who were constantly abused by their stepmother Hsia (Kao Pao-shu). Feng-hsiao was engaged to Li Ru-lung (Chin Han) since birth, but the greedy Hsia forced him to forfeit the marriage. When Ru-lung refused, Hsia framed him for thievery and put him behind bars. To rescue her lover, Feng-hsiao dressed as a young man and went to the capital. She then used Ru-lung's name to enter the national exam and was ranked first place. Impressed by Feng-hsiao, the Emperor decided to let her wed the Princess (Fang Ying). On the wedding night, Feng-hsiao revealed the truth to the Princess...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ivy Ling Po
as Chin Feng-Hsiao
Fang Ying
as Princess An Ning
Li Ching
as Chun Lan
Chin Feng
as Chin Feng-Sheng/Qi Zai-Sheng
Chin Han
as Li Ju-Lung
Ching Miao
as Emperor Chu Hou-Tsung
Chiang Kuang-Chao
as Prime Minister Hsia Yen
Kao Pao-shu
as Madame Hsia
Ho Fan
as Hsiao's step-brother
Yiu Kwang-Chao
as Chin Shun-Chang
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Female Prince about?
The husband-and-wife team of Ivy Ling Po and Chin Han returned to another Huangmei Opera classic after Lady General Hua Mu-Lan. Helmed by Chow Sze-loke and written by Chang Cheh, the story revolved...
Who directed The Female Prince?
The Female Prince was directed by Chow Sze-Luk.
How long is The Female Prince?
The Female Prince has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Female Prince released?
The Female Prince was released on December 10, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Female Prince?
The main cast of The Female Prince includes Ivy Ling Po, Fang Ying, Li Ching, Chin Feng, Chin Han.