The Prince Becomes a Monk

1963 Hong Kong film
  • 20 February 1963 (1963-02-20)
Running time
86 minutesCountryHong KongLanguageCantoneseBudgetHK$60,000

The Prince Becomes a Monk (Chinese: 玉龍太子出家 or 禪院鐘聲), sometimes known as Prince Yuk Loon and Azalea Tomb, is a 1963 Hong Kong Cantonese opera film directed by Chu Kei (珠璣). It stars Yam Kim-fai as the protagonist, Prince Yuk Loon.

Cast

  • Yam Kim-fai as Prince Yuk Loon[1]
  • Yu Lai-Zhen[2]
  • Chan Kam-tong
  • Liang Tsi-pak
  • Lee Heung-kam
  • Lai Man
  • Ma Siu-ying
  • Ching Lai
  • Cheung Sang

Reception

Released for cinema on 20 February 1963, the film has received positive reception from critics. VCD was released in 2005 by CN Entertainment Ltd.

References

  1. ^ "Yam Kim-fai". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Yu Lai-zhen". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018.

External links

  • Li shi ying ye gong si Also called:Lai Si (Firm), From Library of Congress Name Authority File
  • Most widely held works by Lai Si (Firm), Classifications:PN1997, 791.4372
  • The Prince Becomes a Monk at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase


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