Movie Description
獅吼記
(1959)Overview
Chan Kwai-sheung visits the brothel with So Tung-bo while his wife, Lau Yuk-ngo, is sleeping. As this is the first time Sheung did this, Ngo wants him to suffer and so makes him wear a lamp on his head. During the Lantern Festival, the Emperor has fun with his officials. After a few drinks, Bo says that Ngo has lost the virtues of a woman. Ngo immediately appeals to the Emperor. All the women there, including the Empress, say that Bo should be punished. Bo is unhappy and invites his cousin, Kam Cho, seduce Sheung to make Ngo unhappy. Sheung, a philanderer, schemes to take Cho as his concubine. Ngo finds out and beats him. Bo urges Sheung to divorce Ngo. Ngo is furious and lodges a complaint with the imperial court. The Emperor allows Sheung to have a concubine. Ngo pleads that she would rather drink poison than let Sheung take a concubine. Feeling remorseful, Sheung drinks the poison after his wife. Fortunately, the queen has switched the poison with vinegar. The couple reconciles.
Featured Crew
- Director : Chiang Wai-Kwong
- Editor : Poon Chiu
- Cast : Yam Kim-Fai,Pak Suet-Sin,Leung Sing Po,Poon Yat-On,Tam Sin-Hung,So Siu-Tong,Ma Siu-Ying,Lee Hong Kum,Lai Kwan-lin
Cast
Chan Kwai-sheung
Lau Yuk-ngo
So Tung-po
Ching Yuk-shu
Kam Cho
Sung Emperor
Madam Ching
Sung Empress
Lau Shui
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Facts
Original Title獅吼記
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-06-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 54m
Homepagehttps://mcms.lcsd.gov.hk/FAMS_ipac/cclib/search/showBib.jsp?oai=Y&f=e&id=65537154572805
Production CompaniesTao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Genres
- Music
- Drama
- Romance
