The Soong Sisters(1997)
One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.
The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, China's leader during World War II. The sisters captured the world's fascination for their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.
Movie: The Soong Sisters
Top 10 Billed Cast
Soong Ching-ling / Madam Sun
Soong Ai-ling / Madam Kung
Soong May-ling / Madam Chiang
Sun Yat-sen
H.H. Kung
Madam Soong
Charlie Soong
Chiang Kai-shek
Zhang Xueliang
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The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, China's leader during World War II. The sisters captured the world's fascination for their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.
Release Date
1997-05-01
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6.7
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.
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普通话English广州话 / 廣州話Keywords
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