The Grand Substitution (1965)

7.5/10 116 min Music History Drama

Overview

With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.

Cast

Ivy Ling Po

Chiu Wu

Li Li-Hua

Princess Chuan Ji

Yan Jun

Ching Ying

Lee Ying

Chief Warden Tu An Ko

Ching Miao

Prime Minister Chiu Zun

Yang Chi-Ching

Kun Zun

Lee Ting

Po Feng

Ha Yee-Chau

Chun Lan

Chen Yanyan

Ching Ying's wife

Cheung Hei

Fortune teller

Leung Yui

Emperor Ling-Kung

Chen Yu-Hsin

Emperor's brother Chin Kung

Tang Ti

General Wei Chiang

Chao Ming

General Han Chieh

Hao Li-Jen

Princess's servant

Tien Feng

Ju Yi

Ling Hon

Officer Pei Pao

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

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