The Grand Substitution
1965, Chinese. Directed by Yan Jun.
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Yan JunDirector
- Ivy Ling PoChiu Wu
- Li Li-HuaPrincess Chuan Ji
- Yan JunChing Ying
- Lee YingChief Warden Tu An Ko
- Ching MiaoPrime Minister Chiu Zun
- Yang Chi-ChingKun Zun
- Lee TingPo Feng
- Ha Yee-ChauChun Lan
- Chen YanyanChing Ying's wife
- Cheung HeiFortune teller
- Leung YuiEmperor Ling-Kung
- Chen Yu-HsinEmperor's brother Chin Kung
Details
- Released
- 14 April 1965
- Original title
- 萬古流芳
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chen Yu-Hsin
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The Grand Substitution runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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The Grand Substitution isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 April 1965. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Grand Substitution?
The Grand Substitution (1965) was directed by Yan Jun and stars Ivy Ling Po, Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun.