Release Date: 1955-05-03
Runtime: 98
Languages: 日本語
Rating: 6.7
Votes: 59
Genres: Romance | Drama | History
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Description: In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. Ge...In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.Read More
Production Companies:
Shaw and Sons
Daiei Film
