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The Grand Substitution

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1965-04-14

Runtime: 116 mins

Director: Yan Jun

Writer: Chen Yu-Hsin

Spoken language: 普通话

Genres: Music, History, Drama

Original title: The Grand Substitution

Production Companies: Shaw Brothers

Production Countries: Hong Kong

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