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(Synopsis)
Betty Loh Ti displays the ethereal loveliness that earned her the nickname "Classical Beauty" in this classic tale that combines a very contemporary comic sense with traditional Mandarin opera tunes. Add to this a score by celebrated composer Yao Min and a script by future super-director King Hu (AKA Hu King-Chuan), and you have a perfect showcase for the subtle humor and legendary beauty of one of Hong Kong' most legendary screen personalities.
This flick takes place during the late Sung Dynasty and is based on one of the chapters in the novel called SHUI HU ZHUAN or OUTLAWS OF THE MARSH by Shi Naian (same people know it as THE WATER MARGIN. Due to a miscommunication, Liu Yuet Ying (Ding Ling, the daughter of the richest man in town is kidnapped, no it's "bride" napped, by buffoon bandit, Chou Tung (Chu Mu) who is seeking a wife. The bandit's sister (played by Diana Chang), a caring lady, returns Yuet Ying back to her parents (disguised as a man!), but the steady insistence of Chou Tung wanting to marrying Yuet Ying leads to some tense moments for the Liu family as Chou Tung's sister and a helpful monk (Feng Yi) lend a hand to diffuse the whole situation.
Director
Yan Jun
Script
Gam Chuen
Cast
Betty Loh Tih
Diana Chang Chung-Wen
Ding Ling
Fung Ngai
Kiu Chong
Kok Lee Yan
Tin Fung
Yam Ho
Zhu Mu
Publisher: IVL
Region: R3
Audio: Mandarin
Video: LetterBox
Subtitles: Chinese/English
Release Year: 1960
Extras: Trailers / Color Stills / Original Poster / Production Notes / Cast and Crew Information
aka: The MixUp / Shaw Brothers / Celestial Productions
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