The Red Detachment of Women (1971)

The Red Detachment of Women (1971)

1971-09-16 China 105 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Liu Qingtang is Hong Changqing
Hong Changqing
Xue Jinghua is Wu Qinghua
Wu Qinghua
Song Chen is Company Commander
Company Commander
Li Xinying is Xiao Pang, The Messenger
Xiao Pang, The Messenger
Li Chengxiang is Nan Batian, the Tyrant
Nan Batian, the Tyrant
Wan Qiwu is Ou Guangsi, Nan Batlan's lackey
Ou Guangsi, Nan Batlan's lackey
Sing Siang Lo is Hung Chang-ching
Hung Chang-ching