The Warlord and the Actress

Overview

A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.

Directed by Ho Meng-Hua

Top cast

Julie Yeh Feng

Red Peony/Tang Pei-Hua

Lan Di

Tang Pei-Yun/Xiao-Yun

Chin Han

Lin Ke-Qiang

Ching Miao

General Cao Lin

Hao Li-Jen

Rebel

Lee Ying

Chief of Staff

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

One of General's wife

Lui Ming

Deputy

Tien Feng

Deputy Ding

Tang Ti

Commander

Fung Ngai

Ambassador Doi

Gam Tin-Chue

Party guest

Fung Keung

Wong Ching-Ho

Kwan Yan

Erh Chun

Lan Wei-Lieh

Cheung Hei

Elliot Ngok Wah

Ren Hao

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