The Midnight Murder

Sep 5, 1967

1h 37m

★ 5.0

Overview

The heroine, Liu Yanniang, is a beautiful and virtuous woman who is in love with her husband, Wang Zhengtu. However, because of her disagreement with her sister-in-law, Yuhuan, who was unfortunately killed, Yaniang was mistakenly accused of murder by the king's mother and her husband's son-in-law. The governor of Suzhou, Mr. Yan Wentian, is very strict with the king, but just when he finds a clue, the witness is killed again. Yen is not satisfied with his efforts, but he realizes that the murderer has already come to his doorstep.

Genres

Mystery

Drama

Horror

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

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Cast

Liu Yan-Niang

Pat Ting Hung

Wang Yu-Huan, 2nd sister

Lee Ting

Wang Zheng-Tu

Chin Han

Xiao Cui

Shen Yi

General Inspector

Wong Ho

Wang Xiao Er

Li Kun

Magistrate Li

Ku Wen-Chung

Madame Wang

Kao Pao-shu

He Lu-Tong

Chiang Kuang-Chao

Magistrate Zhao Zhong

Yang Chi-Ching

General Wang

Fung Ngai

Justice Advisor Wang

Tang Ti

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