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The Grand Substitution

MOVIE • 1965

The Grand Substitution

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With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.

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Top Cast

Ivy Ling Po

Ivy Ling Po

Chiu Wu

Li Li-Hua

Li Li-Hua

Princess Chuan Ji

Yan Jun

Yan Jun

Ching Ying

Lee Ying

Lee Ying

Chief Warden Tu An Ko

Ching Miao

Ching Miao

Prime Minister Chiu Zun

Yang Chi-Ching

Yang Chi-Ching

Kun Zun

Lee Ting

Lee Ting

Po Feng

Ha Yee-Chau

Ha Yee-Chau

Chun Lan

Chen Yanyan

Chen Yanyan

Ching Ying's wife

Cheung Hei

Cheung Hei

Fortune teller

Leung Yui

Leung Yui

Emperor Ling-Kung

Chen Yu-Hsin

Chen Yu-Hsin

Emperor's brother Chin Kung

Tang Ti

Tang Ti

General Wei Chiang

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Chan Ying-Kit

Officer Wei Chung

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Theatrical release date: April 14, 1965

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Film

Status

Released

Release

April 14, 1965

Runtime

116 min

Language

Chinese

Origin

Hong Kong

Budget

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Revenue

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