

Raise the Red Lantern
1991-12-18 · 125 min · ★ 7.9
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Zhang Yimou
- Production companies
- China Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films, Era International
- Countries
- China, Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 16,600,000
Top Cast
Gong LiSonglian
He SaifeiMeishan
Cao CuifenZhuoyun
Kong LinYan'er
Jin ShuyuanYuru
Ma JingwuChen Zuoqian
Cui ZhigangDoctor Gao
Cao ZengyinOld Servant
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