The Warlord and the Actress (1964)
Overview
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
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
One of General's wife
Lui Ming
Deputy
Tien Feng
Deputy Ding
Tang Ti
Commander
Fung Ngai
Ambassador Doi
Gam Tin-Chue
Party guest
Fung Keung
Wong Ching-Ho
Kwan Yan
Erh Chun
Lan Wei-Lieh
Cheung Hei
Elliot Ngok Wah
Ren Hao
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