Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power

“The 'Iron-beaked Hen' is one of Tang Bik-wan's iconic comedic characters in her prolific career.”

19571h 35m

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Director: Chan Pei
Release date: 1957-01-11
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Studio: Baohua Film Company

About Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power is a 1957 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Chan Pei, starring Tang Pik-Wan, Leung Sing-por and Wong Cho-San. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Iron-Beaked Hen and Fatso Bo on their way to the city to help a relative out of some trouble, they run into a band of robbers. They stop over an allegedly haunted house where they save the lovers To Lok-yin and Yu Mei-yung from their attemped suicide. Hen learn their story and decide to help them out. Yin comes from a rich family, he lost his father when he was very young and was brought up by his uncle. Now that he is old enough to claim his inheritance, the guardian, his uncle, in order to keep the fortune under control, forces him to marry a girl of his choosing. The couple cannot face separation and resolve to end their lives together. Hen thinks of a way to help them, which involves Yin pretending to comply; that is, to go ahead with the marriage arrangement. On the wedding day, they swap the bride with Yung. Disguised as a matchmaker and a county official respectively, Hen and Bo reprimand To's uncle who schemes to seize To's family fortune. To and Yu marry.

Cast

Tang Pik-Wan

Iron-beaked hen

Leung Sing-por

Fatso Po

Wong Cho-San

Ching Hau

Leung Miu-Seung

To Lok-yin

Chow Kwun-Ling

Yu Mei-yung

Chow Hoi-Tong

Yuet-kiu

Ching Lai

Gam Lau

Chow Gat

Cheung Sing-Fei

Cheung Chi-Suen

Themes & keywords

chinese operamusical comedyiron-beaked hen

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power in Italy?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power on Netflix?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power stars Tang Pik-Wan, Leung Sing-por, Wong Cho-San, Leung Miu-Seung and Chow Kwun-Ling.

When did Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power come out?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power is a 1957 movie directed by Chan Pei.

What genre is Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power is Comedy and Music film.

Who directed Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power?+

Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power was directed by Chan Pei.