Sable Cicada
Jun 15, 1938 · 1h 30m
Director
Bu Wan-CangOverview
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty among the four who is not a real historical figure but one conjured by storytelling imagination and embellished by public fascination, her story was nonetheless incorporated by author Luo Guangzhong into his popular and influential novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Her tale is one of Machiavellian intrigue, in which she schemes with her godfather Wang Yun to restore moral order to the land, sowing discord between the corrupt Minister Dong Zhuo and his adopted son Lu Bu, a man of martial and military prowess.
Cast of Sable Cicada
Crew of Sable Cicada
About Sable Cicada
What is Sable Cicada about?
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty among the four who is not a real historical figure but one conjured by storytelling imagination and embellished by public fascination, her story was nonetheless incorporated by author Luo Guangzhong…
When was Sable Cicada released?
Sable Cicada was released on June 15, 1938.
How long is Sable Cicada?
Sable Cicada runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Sable Cicada?
Sable Cicada was directed by Bu Wan-Cang.
Who is in the cast of Sable Cicada?
The cast of Sable Cicada includes Violet Koo Lan-Chun, Jin Shan, Diu Ban-Wah, Eryi Gu and Wei Heling.