Raise the Red Lantern
"China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives."
Originally released in 1991. Raise the Red Lantern is a drama film. directed by Zhang Yimou. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (775 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.6M
16.6x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,600,000
Production Companies
- ERA International
- China Film Co-Production Corp.
- Century Communications
- Salon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raise the Red Lantern about?
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.
Who directed Raise the Red Lantern?
Raise the Red Lantern was directed by Zhang Yimou.
How long is Raise the Red Lantern?
Raise the Red Lantern has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Raise the Red Lantern released?
Raise the Red Lantern was released on December 18, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raise the Red Lantern?
The main cast of Raise the Red Lantern includes Gong Li, Ma Jingwu, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin.
Is Raise the Red Lantern worth watching?
Raise the Red Lantern has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 775 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.