Movie Description
西施
(1965)Overview
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
Featured Crew
- Director : Li Han-Hsiang
- Producer : Li Han-Hsiang,Chou Tien-Ku
- Editor : Chang Chung-Min
- Cast : Chiang Ching,Zhao Lei,Chu Mu,Ku Chun,Ma Chi,Hung Po,Miao Ping-Wo,Tsao Chien,Fu Pi-Hui,Leung Sing Poh,Peter Yang Kwan,Chang Fang-Hsia,Li Kuan-Chang,Tsung Yu,Chao Chun,Chang Feng,Wu Fung,Liu Wei-Bin,Chin Shih,Sha Lee-Man,Fang Mian,Wang Sun,Kao Ming,Li Teng-Hui,Wu Heng,Wang Fei,Yang Su,Joh Yau
Cast
Sai Si / Hsi Shih
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Facts
Original Title西施
Status Released
Release Information
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1965-10-22
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 34m
Production CompaniesTaiwan Film Studio,Grand Motion Picture Co., Ltd.
Genres
- History
- Drama
- War
