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Beauty of Beauties (1965)

Movie ★ 7.0 154 min

History Drama War

Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.

Li Han-Hsiang Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 22, 1965
Runtime
154 min
IMDb
tt0311305
Country
Language
Studio
Taiwan Film Studio, Grand Motion Picture Co., Ltd.

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Cast

Chiang Ching Chiang Ching Sai Si / Hsi Shih Zhao Lei Zhao Lei Chu Mu Chu Mu Ku Chun Ku Chun Ma Chi Ma Chi Hung Po Hung Po Miao Ping-Wo Miao Ping-Wo Tsao Chien Tsao Chien Fu Pi-Hui Fu Pi-Hui Leung Sing Poh Leung Sing Poh Peter Yang Kwan Peter Yang Kwan Chang Fang-Hsia Chang Fang-Hsia Li Kuan-Chang Li Kuan-Chang Tsung Yu Tsung Yu Chao Chun Chao Chun Chang Feng Chang Feng Wu Fung Wu Fung Liu Wei-Bin Liu Wei-Bin

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beauty of Beauties about?
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
Who directed Beauty of Beauties?
Beauty of Beauties was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in Beauty of Beauties?
Beauty of Beauties stars Chiang Ching, Zhao Lei, Chu Mu, Ku Chun.
When was Beauty of Beauties released?
Beauty of Beauties is a 1965 history, drama, war film.
Where can I watch Beauty of Beauties?
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