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Raise the Red Lantern

“China, 1920. One master, four wives.”

★ 8.0 / 10 (875 votes)October 10, 1991125 minZH
Drama

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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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateOctober 10, 1991
StatusReleased
Runtime125 min
Rating★ 8.0 / 10
Certification—
Original languageMandarin
CountryChina, Hong Kong
Budget$1,000,000
Revenue$16,600,000
ProductionChina Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films, Era International
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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

Zhang Yimou

Writers

Ni Zhen

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Gong LiGong LiSonglian
He SaifeiHe SaifeiMeishan
Cao CuifenCao CuifenZhuoyun
Kong LinKong LinYan'er
Jin ShuyuanJin ShuyuanYuru
Ma JingwuMa JingwuChen Zuoqian
Cui ZhigangCui ZhigangDoctor Gao
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Zhao QiHousekeeper
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Chu XiaoFeipu
Cao ZengyinCao ZengyinOld Servant
Ding WeiminDing WeiminSonglian's Mother
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