
Raise the Red Lantern
China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.
In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 大红灯笼高高挂
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1991-12-18
- Runtime: 125 minutes
- Rating: 7.938/10 (730 votes)
- Budget: $1,000,000
- Revenue: $16,600,000
- Production Companies: ERA International, China Film Co-Production Corp., Century Communications, Salon Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2288
- Languages: Mandarin
Cast & Crew

Gong Li
as Song Lian

Ma Jingwu
as Chen Zuo Qian

He Saifei
as Mei Shan

Cao Cuifen
as Zhuo Yun

Kong Lin
as Yan'er

Jin Shuyuan
as Yu Ru

Chu Xiao
as Fei Pu

Ding Weimin
as Mother Song

Cao Zengyin
as Old Servant

Cui Zhigang
as Dr. Gao
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What is Raise the Red Lantern?▼
Raise the Red Lantern is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1991-12-18.
Who are the main actors in Raise the Red Lantern?▼
The main cast includes Gong Li, Ma Jingwu, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin, .
Where can I watch Raise the Red Lantern online?▼
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Is Raise the Red Lantern based on a true story?▼
China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.
What is the IMDb rating of Raise the Red Lantern?▼
Raise the Red Lantern has an IMDb rating of 7.938/10 based on 730 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Raise the Red Lantern?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $16,600,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Raise the Red Lantern?▼
The soundtrack was composed by ERA International, China Film Co-Production Corp., Century Communications, Salon Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Raise the Red Lantern filmed?▼
Raise the Red Lantern was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Raise the Red Lantern?▼
The total runtime of Raise the Red Lantern is 125 minutes.
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