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The Golden Lotus
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The Golden Lotus

1974-01-17 · 111 min · ★ 7.0

Romance · Action · Drama

Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li Han-Hsiang adapted part of the story into this film, which starts with Hsi Men Ching, a successful merchant, wooing Pan Chin Lien, the beautiful wife of one of the townspeople.

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Directors
Li Han-Hsiang
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter Yang KwanPeter Yang KwanXimen Qing
Hu ChinHu ChinPan Jinlian
Tanny Tien NiTanny Tien NiMrs. Hua / Li Ping Erh
Chen PingChen PingPang Chunmei
Chiang NanChiang NanWu Dalong
Tin ChingTin ChingMr. Hua
Dean Shek TinDean Shek TinDoctor Jiang
Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha PingSun Hsueh o, Fourth Lady
Liu Wu-ChiLiu Wu-ChiCourtesan Wu Yin Erh
Lau Wai-LingLau Wai-LingPai Chin Chun, servant
Jackie ChanJackie ChanPear Hawker Yun
Wong YuWong YuQintong
Wang LaiWang LaiMatchmaker Wang
Chan ShenChan ShenKiller Lu Hua
Wang Han-ChenWang Han-ChenKiller Chang Sheng
Law HonJudge Hsia
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-Man
Yi FungYi Fung
Lui HungLui Hung
Chu Yau-KoChu Yau-Ko

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