The Mermaid
1965, Chinese. Directed by Kao Li.
A Huangmei opera produced by Shaw Brothers about a carp spirit who transforms into an identical copy of a beautiful woman to win the heart of a lonely male scholar.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kao LiDirector
- Ivy Ling PoScholar Zheng Zhan
- Li ChingPeony / Mermaid
- Yang Chi-ChingPrime Minister Chin Chong
- Ou-Yang Sha-FeiPrime Minister's wife
- Yip ChingChun Lan
- Lily LiChiu Chu
- Chiang Kuang-ChaoTortoise Spirit
- Tang TiCrap Spirit
- Han Ying-chiehPrawn Spirit
- Shirley HuangSnail Spirit
- Ching MiaoJudge Pao
- Fung NgaiConstable Wang Chao
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1965
- Original title
- 魚美人
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chang Cheh
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The Mermaid: quick answers
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How long is The Mermaid?
The Mermaid runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Mermaid have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Mermaid on?
The Mermaid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 January 1965. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mermaid?
If you liked The Mermaid, try Jade Dynasty, Pure Country 2: The Gift, Wicked.
Who directed The Mermaid?
The Mermaid (1965) was directed by Kao Li and stars Ivy Ling Po, Li Ching, Yang Chi-Ching.