The Prince Becomes a Monk (Chinese: 玉龍太子出家 or 禪院鐘聲), sometimes known as Prince Yuk Loon and Azalea Tomb, is a 1963 Hong Kong Cantonese opera film directed by Chu Kei (珠璣). It stars Yam Kim-fai as the protagonist, Prince Yuk Loon.
| The Prince Becomes a Monk | |
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| Directed by | Chu Kei |
| Starring | Yam Kim-fai, Yu Lai-Zhen |
Production company | Lux Film Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | HK$60,000 |
Cast edit
- Yam Kim-fai as Prince Yuk Loon[1]
- Yu Lai-Zhen[2]
- Chan Kam-tong
- Liang Tsi-pak
- Lee Heung-kam
- Lai Man
- Ma Siu-ying
- Ching Lai
- Cheung Sang
Reception edit
Released for cinema on 20 February 1963, the film has received positive reception from critics. VCD was released in 2005 by CN Entertainment Ltd.
References edit
- ^ "Yam Kim-fai". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ "Yu Lai-zhen". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
External links edit
- Li shi ying ye gong si Also called:Lai Si (Firm), From Library of Congress Name Authority File
- Most widely held works by Lai Si (Firm), Classifications:PN1997, 791.4372
- The Prince Becomes a Monk at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
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