Movie Description

楊貴妃

(1955)

Overview

In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.

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Facts

Original Title楊貴妃

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1955-05-03

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesShaw and Sons,Daiei Film

Genres

  • Romance
  • Drama
  • History