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1991

Raise the Red Lantern

Directed by Zhang Yimou
China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.

In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

Duration

2h 5m

Released

December 18, 1991

Revenue

$16,600,000

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7.9

Rating745

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Cast11

  • Gong Li
  • Ma Jingwu
  • He Saifei
  • Cao Cuifen
  • Kong Lin
  • Jin Shuyuan
  • Chu Xiao
  • Ding Weimin
  • Cao Zengyin

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