The Rebellious Reign

Movie · Action · Adventure

During the Ching Dynasty, Kang His was very sick and was urgent to choose a prince to succeed his throne. Prince Yin Chen and Yin Chin competed intensely. After careful observation, Kang His decided to make Yin Chin as his successor. However, Yin Chen sent Nien to after the document into his favor. Nien was able to fulfill this task with the help from Pe and Kan Feng Chin. Yin Chen intended to kill Pe and Kan but was persuaded and stopped by Nien. After the death of Kang His, Yin Chen succeeded to the throne and named Yung Cheng. Nien was promoted to Field-Marshal and getting very powerful. On the other hand, Yung Chen was worried about Nien's power and decided to destroy him. Nien got Yung's paper to kill another prince to safeguard himself. Nevertheless, it had been stolen back by Yung. Nien knew that his glorious days were over. It was too late when he found himself a degraded officer. Nien was killed in this battle.

1980 · 1h 25m
Starring Norman Chu Siu-Keung, Lung Fong
Director 方翔

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Cast & Crew

  • N‌C
    Norman Chu Siu-Keung
    Prince Yin Chen
  • L‌F
    Lung Fong
    Nien Gang Yiu
  • 方
    方翔
    Director
  • W‌L
    Wei Lo
    Producer
  • 高
    高阳
    Writer

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The Rebellious Reign

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During the Ching Dynasty, Kang His was very sick and was urgent to choose a prince to succeed his throne. Prince Yin Chen and Yin Chin competed intensely. After careful observation, Kang His decided to make Yin Chin as his successor. However, Yin Chen sent Nien to after the document into his favor. Nien was able to fulfill this task with the help from Pe and Kan Feng Chin. Yin Chen intended to kill Pe and Kan but was persuaded and stopped by Nien. After the death of Kang His, Yin Chen succeeded to the throne and named Yung Cheng. Nien was promoted to Field-Marshal and getting very powerful. On the other hand, Yung Chen was worried about Nien's power and decided to destroy him. Nien got Yung's paper to kill another prince to safeguard himself. Nevertheless, it had been stolen back by Yung. Nien knew that his glorious days were over. It was too late when he found himself a degraded officer. Nien was killed in this battle.

Information

Studio
Good Year Movie Co.
Released
1980
Run Time
1 hr 25 min
Rated
PG
Regions of Origin
Hong Kong, China mainland

Languages

Original Audio
Mandarin
Audio

Mandarin (AAC)

Subtitles

English , Chinese, Simplified , Chinese, Traditional

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