Return of the Phoenix

Name: Return of the Phoenix
Director: Li Han-Hsiang
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 1963-07-24
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Li Hsiang-Chun, Chong Yuen-Yung, Chin Feng, Yam Kit, Lydia Shum Tin-Ha

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1963 · 90 min · Comedy · Drama · Music · Romance · TMDB 7.5/10

Overview

Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.

Directed by Li Han-Hsiang

Cast

Li Hsiang-Chun — Cheng Xue-E
Chong Yuen-Yung — Cheng Xueyan
Chin Feng — Mu Juyi
Yam Kit — Maid Chun Hsiang
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha — Maid Xialian