The Golden Lotus
金瓶雙艷
CINEMA1974-01-17
RegionHK
Runtime111 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Classical literary characters, erotic intrigue and power games typify Shaw Brothers' commercial approach to adult adaptation.”
“Classical literary characters, erotic intrigue and power games typify Shaw Brothers' commercial approach to adult adaptation.”
Storyline
Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li Han-Hsiang adapted part of the story into this film, which starts with Hsi Men Ching, a successful merchant, wooing Pan Chin Lien, the beautiful wife of one of the townspeople.
DIRECTOR / Director
Li Han-Hsiang
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