
The Warlord and the Actress
1964, Chinese. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
A member of the Red Peony troupe, singer Tang Pei Hua (Yeh Feng) is renowned for her beautiful voice and appearances. Her beauty, however, invites the unwanted attentions of cruel and lecherous warlord Cao Lin (Zeng Mei). In order to escape Cao's grasp, Tang and her lover Lin Ke Qiang (Chin Han) decide to run away to the south where they can live freely. But their plan is uncovered by Cao, and Lin gets captured. In order to save Lin, Tang must sacrifice herself and entertain Japanese guests at a banquet, throwing herself into danger's way.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Warlord and the Actress
The Warlord and the Actress isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 December 1964.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1964
- Original title
- 血溅牡丹红
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chang Cheh
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Warlord and the Actress

Come Sunday
2018 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hounddog
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Young One
1960 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Blood Brothers
1973 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Buddha Mountain
2011 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

What Maisie Knew
2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Sergio
2020 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Black Dog
2024 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Johnny Belinda
1948 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Three Christs
2017 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Warlord and the Actress: quick answers
Is The Warlord and the Actress worth watching?
The Warlord and the Actress doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Warlord and the Actress?
The Warlord and the Actress runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Warlord and the Actress have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Warlord and the Actress. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Warlord and the Actress parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Warlord and the Actress yet.
Which OTT platform is The Warlord and the Actress on?
The Warlord and the Actress isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 December 1964. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Warlord and the Actress?
If you liked The Warlord and the Actress, try Come Sunday, Hounddog, The Young One.
Who directed The Warlord and the Actress?
The Warlord and the Actress (1964) was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and stars Julie Yeh Feng, Lan Di, Chin Han.