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The Blue and the Black (Part 1)

Original title: Lan yu hei (Shang)
  • 19661966
  • 1h 58m
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Lan yu hei (Shang) (1966)
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  • Director
    • Ching Doe
  • Writers
    • Ching Doe
    • Lan Wang(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dai Lin
    • Shan Kwan
    • Han Chin
  • Director
    • Ching Doe
  • Writers
    • Ching Doe
    • Lan Wang(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dai Lin
    • Shan Kwan
    • Han Chin
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Dai Lin
    Dai Lin
    • Tang Qias Tang Qi
    Shan Kwan
    Shan Kwan
    • Zhang Xingyaas Zhang Xingya
    Han Chin
    Han Chin
    • He Mengas He Meng
    Min Chang
    Yanyan Chen
    Yanyan Chen
    • Aunt Jias Aunt Ji
    Kuang-Chao Chiang
    Kuang-Chao Chiang
    • Mr. Gaoas Mr. Gao
    Angela Yu Chien
    Angela Yu Chien
    • Ji Huiyaas Ji Huiya
    Feng Chin
    Feng Chin
    Miao Ching
    Miao Ching
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    Die Du
    Yi Feng
    Yi Feng
    • Changas Chang
    Fan Ho
    Fan Ho
    Wei Hong
    Wei Hong
    Julia Hsia
    King Hu
    King Hu
    Ting Jing
      Pao-Shu Kao
      Pao-Shu Kao
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      Carrie Ku Mei
      Carrie Ku Mei
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      • Director
        • Ching Doe
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        • Ching Doe
        • Lan Wang(novel)
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      • based on novel
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        Lan yu hei
        Performed by Mona Fong

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      9/10
      Epic, Grand & Vibrant
      In this film, which is the first of two parts, the incomparable Lin Dai plays Tang Qi and Kwan Shan plays Xing Ya. He is infatuated with her, and why not? Ms. Dai was a beautiful young lady, she lights up the screen. She also committed suicide before the wrap of part 2 (this film was released separately in two parts, owing to its 4 hour length). Even 40 years plus on, it is such a massive shame Ms. Dai killed herself. Qi and Xing play lovers whose families are opposed to being together. The film is set during the Japanese occupation of World War 2, and that thread in mostly in the background for this part. You are mostly dealing with the forbidden love here. The colors of this film are vibrant, the film has a richness that is very appealing. Various things happen to Qi, and the film is very melodramatic, a Shaw Brothers trademark. Since there is a part 2, the film doesn't resolve itself here. One minor complaint is that Ms. Dai and Mr. Shan are older in years than their roles, especially Mr. Shan. However, if you like a forbidden love story, you could do a lot worse. One caution: If you buy the DVD, don't watch the Special Feature interviews before watching part 2. One of the interviewees gave away the ending. Too late for me, doesn't have to be for you. Based on this first installment of this film, I'm ready for part 2.
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      • Release date
        • June 30, 1966 (Hong Kong)
      • Country of origin
        • Hong Kong
      • Language
        • Mandarin
      • Also known as
        • 藍與黑
      • Production company
        • Shaw Brothers
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        1 hour 58 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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