Movie

The Warlord and the Actress

★ 10/10 · 1 votes 1964 1h 41m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

Julie Yeh Feng Red Peony/Tang Pei-Hua Lan Di Tang Pei-Yun/Xiao-Yun Chin Han Lin Ke-Qiang Ching Miao General Cao Lin Hao Li-Jen Rebel Lee Ying Chief of Staff