The Female Prince (1964): Cast & Plot
The Female Prince is a 1964 music drama directed by Chow Sze-Luk, starring Chin Han as Li Ju-Lung, Cheung Hei and Ivy Ling Po. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Chow Sze-Luk
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Female Prince About?
The premise of The Female Prince without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film reunites Ivy Ling Po and Chin Han in a Huangmei opera tale. Siblings Ching Feng‑sheng and Ching Feng‑hsiao endure cruelty from their stepmother Hsia. Feng‑hsiao is betrothed to Li Ru‑lung, but Hsia frames and imprisons him. Disguised as a man, she travels to the capital, assumes Ru‑lung’s name for the imperial exam and tops it. The Emperor rewards her with marriage to Princess Fang Ying, whom she later reveals her true identity.
The Female Prince Cast & Characters
Chin Han leads the cast as Li Ju-Lung, with Cheung Hei as Chin Chung and Ivy Ling Po as Chin Feng-Hsiao. Directed by Chow Sze-Luk; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chow Sze-Luk
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Chin Han as Li Ju-Lung - Cheung Hei as Chin Chung
- Ivy Ling Po as Chin Feng-Hsiao
- Chin Feng as Chin Feng-Sheng/Qi Zai-Sheng
Also Starring in The Female Prince
· 8 more- Yiu Kwang-Chao Chin Shun-Chang
- Kao Pao-shu Madame Hsia
- Chiang Kuang-Chao Prime Minister Hsia Yen
- Ching Miao Emperor Chu Hou-Tsung
- Fang Ying Princess An Ning
- Li Ching Chun Lan
- Hao Li-Jen Yen's old butler
- Ho Fan Hsiao's step-brother
More from Chow Sze-Luk
One more film directed by Chow Sze-Luk: The Amorous Lotus Pan.
The Female Prince Plot Summary
What happens in The Female Prince from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film centers on a wealthy family, the Qin, where Master Qin presides over three children: Feng Xiao Ivy Ling Po and Feng Sheng Chin Feng from his late wife, and a third son from his current wife. The second wife sowing discord between Feng Xiao, Feng Sheng, and their father sets the stage for a storm of misfortune. Feng Sheng leaves home to take the Imperial exams but is robbed and left for dead, only to be rescued by a passing General who becomes his lifeline.
Full summary
The whole story of The Female Prince, scene by scene
The Female Prince Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Female Prince.
How Well Do You Know The Female Prince?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who assists Feng Xiao by disguising herself as a man and later suggests she take the Imperial exams under an alias?
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The Female Prince FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Female Prince, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Female Prince?
The Female Prince runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Female Prince released?
The Female Prince was released on December 10, 1964.
Who directed The Female Prince?
The Female Prince was directed by Chow Sze-Luk.
More films by Chow Sze-Luk Who is in the cast of The Female Prince?
The Female Prince stars Chin Han as Li Ju-Lung, Cheung Hei as Chin Chung and Ivy Ling Po as Chin Feng-Hsiao, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Female Prince have a post-credit scene?
No. The Female Prince has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Female Prince in?
The original language of The Female Prince is Chinese.
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