Beauty of Beauties (1965)

Name: Beauty of Beauties
Genre: History, Drama, War
Released: 1965
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Chiang Ching, Zhao Lei, Chu Mu, Ku Chun, Ma Chi

2h 34m Taiwan

History Drama War

Plot

Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties stands out as a monumental achievement in 1960s Taiwanese cinema. Directed by Li Han-hsiang after his departure from Shaw Brothers, this historical epic centers on Xishi, one of China's legendary Four Great Beauties. Set during the tumultuous Warring States Period, the narrative unfolds as the kingdom of Yue seeks vengeance against the victorious Wu. King Goujian of Yue cunningly offers Xishi to King Fucha of Wu, masking her true role as a spy. Using her allure, she distracts the lecherous king while Goujian secretly plots to reclaim his lost territory.

Cast

Chiang Ching Zhao Lei Chu Mu Ku Chun Ma Chi Hung Po Miao Ping-Wo Tsao Chien Fu Pi-Hui Leung Sing Poh Peter Yang Kwan Chang Fang-Hsia Li Kuan-Chang Tsung Yu Chao Chun