Name: Raise the Red Lantern
Director: Zhang Yimou
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: PT2h 5mM
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Gong Li, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin, Zhao Qi

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What is Raise the Red Lantern (1991) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Raise the Red Lantern?

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Raise the Red Lantern stars Gong Li (Songlian), He Saifei (Meishan), Cao Cuifen (Zhuoyun), Kong Lin (Yan'er), Zhao Qi (Housekeeper). The film was directed by Zhang Yimou.

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How long is Raise the Red Lantern?

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Raise the Red Lantern has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG.

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Is Raise the Red Lantern worth watching?

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Raise the Red Lantern holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Raise the Red Lantern?

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