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The Crimson Palm
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The Crimson Palm

1964-10-28 · 85 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Crime · Mystery · Music

Ling Bo is Lin, a young man engaged to the daughter of a rich man, who now despises Lin because of his family's declining status. Lin visits his beloved fiancee before he heads towards the imperial city to participate in the civil service examination, only to find her maid lying dead in blood. Lin is then accused of murder. How can Judge Bao prove his innocence?

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Directors
Chen Yu-Hsin
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ivy Ling PoIvy Ling PoLin Chao-Te
Chin PingChin PingWang Chien-Chin
Li ChingLi ChingHsueh Chun
Ching MiaoChing MiaoJudge Pao Cheng
Tang TiTang TiMinister Hsueh Chao
Yiu Kwang-ChaoYiu Kwang-ChaoWang Chun
Chiang Kuang-ChaoChiang Kuang-ChaoChang Pei-Tsan
Tien FengTien FengPao Hsing
Chen YanyanChen YanyanMrs. Lin
Yip ChingYip ChingChiu Yueh
Shirley HuangShirley HuangTang Mei
Gam Tin-ChueGam Tin-ChueConstable
Li KunLi KunBeggar
Fung NgaiFung NgaiConstable Ma Han
Lui MingLui MingConstable Li Wan
Erh ChunErh ChunConstable Chang Chien
Ren HaoRen HaoServant
Lan Wei-LiehLan Wei-LiehServant
Hao Li-JenHao Li-JenBeggar
Got PingGot PingMaid

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