The Dream of the Red Chamber (1962): Cast
The Dream of the Red Chamber is a 1962 historical drama directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng, starring Lily Mo Chou as Qing Wen, Boa Yu's Maid, Yang Chi-Ching and Tien Feng. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Yuan Qiu-Feng
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dream of the Red Chamber About?
The premise of The Dream of the Red Chamber without spoilers.
Based on Cao Xueqin’s 18th‑century Qing masterpiece, this lavish adaptation is praised as the most successful film of China’s most read and repeatedly adapted novel. Three years of planning and a year of shooting produced a sumptuous, critically acclaimed work that captures the sprawling romance and remains a landmark of both literary and 1960s cinema.
The Dream of the Red Chamber Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- huangmei
The Dream of the Red Chamber Cast & Characters
Lily Mo Chou leads the cast as Qing Wen, Boa Yu's Maid, with Yang Chi-Ching as 1st Master and Tien Feng as Gate Keeper #2. Directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yuan Qiu-Feng
- Lily Mo Chou as Qing Wen, Boa Yu's Maid
- Yang Chi-Ching as 1st Master
- Tien Feng as Gate Keeper #2
- Paul Chang Chung as Guest
Also Starring in The Dream of the Red Chamber
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- Ren Hao Servant
- Yi Fung Servant
- Lydia Shum Tin-Ha Little Fool
- Kao Pao-shu Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng
- King Hu Bei Ming
- Ivy Ling Po Chia Bao Yu (singing voice)
- Guan Shan Master Jia Lian
- Zhao Lei 2nd Master Jia Zheng
- Hung Mei Madame Jia Tai
- Ma Hsiao-Nung Jinling Xue Yima
- Lai Man Nanny
- Carrie Ku Mei Jin Chuan / Lin Dai Yu (singing voice)
- Pat Ting Hung Xue Bao Chai
- Margaret Tu Chuan Zi Juan
- Betty Loh Ti Lin Dai Yu
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- Chan Wan-Wa Madame Wang
- Li Hsiang-Chun 1st Master's Wife
- Chu Shao-Chuen Gate Keeper #1
- Alison Chang Yen Xi Chun
- Ding Ling Xi Ren
- Yang Wen-Kai Servant
- Yam Kit Chia Bao Yu
- Kong Hung Xue Yan
- Chan Ping Servant
- Zhou Chin Zhen Chu
- Julie Shih Yen Ying Chun
- Man Oi-Lan Tan Chun
More from Yuan Qiu-Feng
One more film directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng: The Butterfly Chalice.
The Dream of the Red Chamber Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Hong lou meng” and “红楼梦”.
- Also known as
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- Hong lou meng
- 红楼梦
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The Dream of the Red Chamber FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dream of the Red Chamber, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dream of the Red Chamber?
The Dream of the Red Chamber runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Dream of the Red Chamber released?
The Dream of the Red Chamber was released on August 2, 1962.
Who directed The Dream of the Red Chamber?
The Dream of the Red Chamber was directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng.
More films by Yuan Qiu-Feng Who is in the cast of The Dream of the Red Chamber?
The Dream of the Red Chamber stars Lily Mo Chou as Qing Wen, Boa Yu's Maid, Yang Chi-Ching as 1st Master and Tien Feng as Gate Keeper #2, among 32 credited actors.
Does The Dream of the Red Chamber have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dream of the Red Chamber has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Dream of the Red Chamber in?
The original language of The Dream of the Red Chamber is Chinese.
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