Chu Yuan
Originally released in 1975. Chu Yuan is a drama/history film. directed by Bao Fang.
Starring Bao Fang, Chang Tseng, and ๆฑ่น
Synopsis
Chu Yuan was a patriotic poet and statesman in ancient China, born over 2000 years ago in the state of Ch'u of the "Warring States" Period, a period of transition from Slavery to Feudalism System. Ch'in, Ch'u, Chao, Wei, Yen, Han and Chi were the Seven States occupying various parts of China at incessant war of annexation with one another. Of the Seven States Ch'in grew most powerful. Vis-a-vis Ch'in's military pressure and Ch'u's political corruption, Chu Yuan advocated alliance with Chi to resist Ch'in abroad, and political reforms at home so as to unify whole China. Chu Yuan's political viewpoint met with sabotage by slave-owning aristocrat bloc, was unable to be carried out in Ch'u. Being so indignant he finally took his own life by jumping into the river. His poems "Li Sao" "Tien Wen" etc. in the development history of Chinese literature, shone with everlasting brilliance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Feng Huang Motion Picture Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chu Yuan about?
Chu Yuan was a patriotic poet and statesman in ancient China, born over 2000 years ago in the state of Ch'u of the "Warring States" Period, a period of transition from Slavery to Feudalism System. ...
Who directed Chu Yuan?
Chu Yuan was directed by Bao Fang.
How long is Chu Yuan?
Chu Yuan has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Chu Yuan released?
Chu Yuan was released on July 17, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chu Yuan?
The main cast of Chu Yuan includes Bao Fang, Chang Tseng, ๆฑ่น, Weng Wu, Nina Paw Hei-Ching.