The Legend of the Red Lantern (1970): Cast
The Legend of the Red Lantern is a 1970 music drama directed by Cheng Yin, starring Liu Changyu as 铁梅, Gu Chunzhang and Yuan Shihai. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Cheng Yin
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- August 1st Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of the Red Lantern About?
The premise of The Legend of the Red Lantern without spoilers.
The drama follows communist underground resistance during the 1939 Japanese occupation, with roots stretching back to the 1920s. Railroad worker Li Yuhe is seized by secret police, and his grandmother, foreseeing her own arrest, recounts to her granddaughter Li Tiemei how her parents gave their lives for the cause. Inspired by their sacrifice, Tiemei vows to carry the revolution forward.
The Legend of the Red Lantern Cast & Characters
Liu Changyu leads the cast as 铁梅, with Gu Chunzhang as 磨刀人 and Yuan Shihai as 鸠山. Directed by Cheng Yin; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cheng Yin
- Liu Changyu as 铁梅
- Gu Chunzhang as 磨刀人
- Yuan Shihai as 鸠山
- Gao Yuqian as 李奶奶
Also Starring in The Legend of the Red Lantern
· 1 more- Qian Haoliang 李玉和
The Legend of the Red Lantern Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Den røde lykten” and “紅燈記”.
- Also known as
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- Den røde lykten
- 紅燈記
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The Legend of the Red Lantern FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of the Red Lantern, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of the Red Lantern?
The Legend of the Red Lantern runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Legend of the Red Lantern released?
The Legend of the Red Lantern was released on January 2, 1970.
Who directed The Legend of the Red Lantern?
The Legend of the Red Lantern was directed by Cheng Yin.
More films by Cheng Yin Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Red Lantern?
The Legend of the Red Lantern stars Liu Changyu as 铁梅, Gu Chunzhang as 磨刀人 and Yuan Shihai as 鸠山, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Legend of the Red Lantern have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of the Red Lantern has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Legend of the Red Lantern in?
The original language of The Legend of the Red Lantern is Chinese.
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