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The Grand Substitution(1965)
Status: Released
Date: 1965-04-14
75%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 56m
Overview:
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
Hong Kong
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Grand Substitution
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ivy Ling Po
Chiu Wu
Li Li-Hua
Princess Chuan Ji
Yan Jun
Ching Ying
Lee Ying
Chief Warden Tu An Ko
Ching Miao
Prime Minister Chiu Zun
杨志卿
Kun Zun
Lee Ting
Po Feng
Ha Yee-Chau
Chun Lan
陈燕燕
Ching Ying's wife
張照
Fortune teller
Video Trailer The Grand Substitution
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Grand Substitution (1964) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 萬古流芳 - Trailer
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