1991 · 125 min · NR

Raise the Red Lantern

Name: Raise the Red Lantern
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Gong Li, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin, Zhao Qi

Directed by Zhang Yimou · Drama

Raise the Red Lantern (1991) is a Drama film, directed by Zhang Yimou set in China during the 1920s, in winter.

Themes of power & corruption, madness / loss of sanity, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer

Zhao JipingNaoki Tachikawa

Cinematography

Lun YangZhao Fei

Cast

Gong LiHe SaifeiCao CuifenKong LinZhao QiJin ShuyuanMa JingwuCui Zhigang

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