Beauty of Beauties (1965): Cast
Beauty of Beauties is a 1965 war drama directed by Li Han-Hsiang, starring Tsao Chien, Wang Fei and Fang Mian. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Taiwan Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beauty of Beauties About?
The premise of Beauty of Beauties without spoilers.
After leaving Shaw Brothers in Hong Kong, director Li Han‑hsiang made an ambitious 1960s Taiwanese epic about Xishi, one of China’s Four Great Beauties. Set during the Warring States, it follows the war between Yue and Wu. Defeated Yue king Goujian sends Xishi to the lecherous Wu ruler Fucha as a concubine‑spy, using her charm to distract him while Goujian prepares a comeback.
Beauty of Beauties Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- warring states era
- four beauties of ancient china
- ancient china
- 5th century b.c.
- actual animal killed
- animal slaughter
Beauty of Beauties Cast & Characters
Tsao Chien leads the cast, with Wang Fei and Fang Mian. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Li Han-Hsiang
Also Starring in Beauty of Beauties
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More films directed by Li Han-Hsiang: The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire, The Empress Dowager, The Burning of the Imperial Palace and Tiger Killer.
Beauty of Beauties Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beauty of Beauties.
Beauty of Beauties Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Hsi-shih” and “Xi Shi”.
- Also known as
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- Hsi-shih
- Xi Shi
- Shang Ji
- The Beauty of Beauties
- A Mais Bela das Belas
- Beleza das Belezas
- Bela das Belas
- Hsi Shih: Beauty of Beauties
- A Bela das Mais Belas
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Beauty of Beauties FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Beauty of Beauties, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beauty of Beauties?
Beauty of Beauties runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Beauty of Beauties released?
Beauty of Beauties was released on October 22, 1965.
Who directed Beauty of Beauties?
Beauty of Beauties was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
More films by Li Han-Hsiang Who is in the cast of Beauty of Beauties?
Beauty of Beauties stars Tsao Chien, Wang Fei and Fang Mian, among 28 credited actors.
Does Beauty of Beauties have a post-credit scene?
No. Beauty of Beauties has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Beauty of Beauties in?
The original language of Beauty of Beauties is Chinese.
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