Description |
1 videocassette (VHS) (125 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.. |
Series |
Orion classics |
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Orion classics.
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Cast |
Gong Li, Ma Jingwu, He Saifei, Zao Zuifeng, Jin Shu-yuan, Gong Lin. |
Credits |
Cinematography, Zhao Fei & Yang Lun ; music, Zhao Jiping ; art direction, Cao Jiuping, Dong Huamiao ; edited by Du Yuan ; production manager, Feng Yiting. |
Note |
Originally produced as motion picture in China in 1991. |
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Based on the original novel "Wives and concubines" / Su Tong. |
Audience |
Rated PG. |
Summary |
Set in 1920's China, 19-year-old Songlian has become Fourth Wife to the wealthy Chen. Yet she must share her husband with three existing wives. Each must wait until dusk for the arrival of a red lantern, which signifies with whome the master will sleep tonight. When Songlian discovers that the other wives cheat to win the red lantern, she decides to join the fight for Chen's attention. |
Language |
Dialogue in Mandarin Chinese; subtitles in English. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
China -- Social life and customs -- Fiction.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Chang, Yi-mou.
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Su, Tong.
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Qiu, Fusheng.
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Gong, Li, 1965-
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Ma, Jingwu, 1938-
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Su, Tong, 1963-.
Wives and concubines.
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Nian dai guo ji (Xianggang) you xian gong si.
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Zhongguo dian ying he zuo zhi pian gong si.
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Orion Home Video (Firm)
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Added Title |
Raise the red lantern |
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Da hong deng long gao gao gua |
ISBN |
1562551108 |
Music No. |
5068 Orion Home Video |
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