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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1991-12-18
Languagezh
Runtime2h 5m
Budget$1,000,000
Revenue$16,600,000
Production

China Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films, Era International

7.9(820)
•1991•2h 5m

Raise the Red Lantern

"China, 1920. One master, four wives."

Drama

Overview

In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

Director
Zhang Yimou
Writing & Screenplay
Ni Zhen
Cinematography
Lun Yang

Principal Cast

11 credited
Gong Li
Gong LiSonglian
He Saifei
He SaifeiMeishan
Cao Cuifen
Cao CuifenZhuoyun
Kong Lin
Kong LinYan'er
Jin Shuyuan
Jin ShuyuanYuru
Ma Jingwu
Ma JingwuChen Zuoqian
Cui Zhigang
Cui ZhigangDoctor Gao
ZQ
Zhao QiHousekeeper
CX
Chu XiaoFeipu
Cao Zengyin
Cao ZengyinOld Servant

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