Raise the Red Lantern

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Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

Directed by Zhang Yimou

“China, 1920. One master, four wives.”

Drama · 2h 05m

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.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Zhang Yimou
Writer
Ni Zhen
Novel
Su Tong
Director of Photography
Lun Yang, Zhao Fei
Original Music Composer
Naoki Tachikawa, Zhao Jiping
Editor
Du Yuan
Producer
Yau Fook-Sang

Details

Original title
大红灯笼高高挂
Release date
1991-10-10
Runtime
2h 05m
Genres
Drama
Original language
ZH
Spoken languages
Mandarin
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Production
China Film Co-Production, Century Communications, Salon Films, Era International
Budget
$1,000,000
Box office
$16,600,000