Plot — What is Princess Yang Kwei-fei about?
In 8th-century China, the Emperor grieves the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their court influence. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen, whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, History |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 92 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 70 votes) |
Princess Yang Kwei-fei — FAQ
Is Princess Yang Kwei-fei worth watching? Princess Yang Kwei-fei holds a 6.7/10 rating from 70 viewers. In 8th-century China, the Emperor grieves the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their court influence. General An Lushan finds a distant relative
Who directed Princess Yang Kwei-fei? Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Who is in the cast of Princess Yang Kwei-fei? It stars Machiko Kyō, Masayuki Mori, So Yamamura, Eitarō Shindō, Eitarō Ozawa, Haruko Sugimura and more.
Where can I stream Princess Yang Kwei-fei? You can stream Princess Yang Kwei-fei on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Princess Yang Kwei-fei release? It released in 1955.
