Sable Cicada
Originally released in 1938. Sable Cicada is a drama/romance film. directed by Bu Wan-Cang.
Starring Violet Koo Lan-Chun, Jin Shan, and Diu Ban-Wah
Synopsis
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty among the four who is not a real historical figure but one conjured by storytelling imagination and embellished by public fascination, her story was nonetheless incorporated by author Luo Guangzhong into his popular and influential novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Her tale is one of Machiavellian intrigue, in which she schemes with her godfather Wang Yun to restore moral order to the land, sowing discord between the corrupt Minister Dong Zhuo and his adopted son Lu Bu, a man of martial and military prowess.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company
- Xinhua Production Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sable Cicada about?
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty a...
Who directed Sable Cicada?
Sable Cicada was directed by Bu Wan-Cang.
How long is Sable Cicada?
Sable Cicada has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sable Cicada released?
Sable Cicada was released on June 15, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sable Cicada?
The main cast of Sable Cicada includes Violet Koo Lan-Chun, Jin Shan, Diu Ban-Wah, Eryi Gu, Wei Heling.