The Red Detachment of Women (1971)

5.8/10 105 min Drama War

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

Hong Changqing

Xue Jinghua

Wu Qinghua

Song Chen

Company Commander

Li Xinying

Xiao Pang, The Messenger

Li Chengxiang

Nan Batian, the Tyrant

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