The Mermaid
Originally released in 1965. The Mermaid is a fantasy/romance film. directed by Kao Li.
Starring Ivy Ling Po, Li Ching, and Yang Chi-Ching
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top 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 Wong Sa-Lee
as Snail Spirit
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mermaid about?
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.
Who directed The Mermaid?
The Mermaid was directed by Kao Li.
How long is The Mermaid?
The Mermaid has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Mermaid released?
The Mermaid was released on January 29, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mermaid?
The main cast of The Mermaid includes Ivy Ling Po, Li Ching, Yang Chi-Ching, Ou-Yang Sha-Fei, Yip Ching.