The Red Detachment of Women

Sep 16, 1971

1h 45m

★ 5.3

Overview

A filmed 1970 performance of the China Central Ballet Troupe. Adapted from the film of the same title, The Red Detachment of Women was first staged in Beijing in 1964 and was one of the Eight Model Operas which dominated the national stage during the Cultural Revolution.

Genres

Drama

War

Production Companies

Beijing Film Studio

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Cast

Hong Changqing

Liu Qingtang

Wu Qinghua

Xue Jinghua

Company Commander

Song Chen

Xiao Pang, The Messenger

Li Xinying

Nan Batian, the Tyrant

Li Chengxiang

Ou Guangsi, Nan Batlan's lackey

Wan Qiwu

Sha Chu

Hung Chang-ching

Sing Siang Lo

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