The Lion's Roar (1959)

Chan Kwai-sheung visits the brothel with So Tung-bo while his wife, Lau Yuk-ngo, is sleeping. As this is the first time Sheung did this, Ngo wants him to suffer and so makes him wear a lamp on his head. During the Lantern Festival, the Emperor has fun with his officials. After a few drinks, Bo says that Ngo has lost the virtues of a woman. Ngo immediately appeals to the Emperor. All the women there, including the Empress, say that Bo should be punished. Bo is unhappy and invites his cousin, Kam Cho, seduce Sheung to make Ngo unhappy. Sheung, a philanderer, schemes to take Cho as his concubine. Ngo finds out and beats him. Bo urges Sheung to divorce Ngo. Ngo is furious and lodges a complaint with the imperial court. The Emperor allows Sheung to have a concubine. Ngo pleads that she would rather drink poison than let Sheung take a concubine. Feeling remorseful, Sheung drinks the poison after his wife. Fortunately, the queen has switched the poison with vinegar. The couple reconciles.

Director: Chiang Wai-Kwong
Genre: Music, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 114 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lin Hsiao-Lao, Tong Tik-Sang, Ho Hoi Kei
Editing: Poon Chiu
Production: Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn

Keywords

folklore, comedy, intelligent wife, feeble husband, false death

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lion's Roar about?
Chan Kwai-sheung visits the brothel with So Tung-bo while his wife, Lau Yuk-ngo, is sleeping. As this is the first time Sheung did this, Ngo wants him to suffer and so makes him wear a lamp on his head. During the Lantern Festival, the Emperor has fun with his officials. After a few drinks, Bo says that Ngo has lost the virtues of a woman. Ngo immediately appeals to the Emperor. All the women there, including the Empress, say that Bo should be punished. Bo is unhappy and invites his cousin, Kam Cho, seduce Sheung to make Ngo unhappy. Sheung, a philanderer, schemes to take Cho as his concubine. Ngo finds out and beats him. Bo urges Sheung to divorce Ngo. Ngo is furious and lodges a complaint with the imperial court. The Emperor allows Sheung to have a concubine. Ngo pleads that she would rather drink poison than let Sheung take a concubine. Feeling remorseful, Sheung drinks the poison after his wife. Fortunately, the queen has switched the poison with vinegar. The couple reconciles.
Who directed The Lion's Roar?
The Lion's Roar was directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong.
Who stars in The Lion's Roar?
The Lion's Roar stars Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Leung Sing Po, Poon Yat-On, Tam Sin-Hung, So Siu-Tong.
How long is The Lion's Roar?
The Lion's Roar has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is The Lion's Roar?
The Lion's Roar is a Music, Drama, Romance film.