The Red Detachment of Women
Overview
A filmed 1970 performance of the China Central Ballet Troupe. Adapted from the film of the same title, The Red Detachment of Women was first staged in Beijing in 1964 and was one of the Eight Model Operas which dominated the national stage during the Cultural Revolution.
Cast
Liu Qingtang
Hong Changqing
Xue Jinghua
Wu Qinghua
Song Chen
Company Commander
Li Xinying
Xiao Pang, The Messenger
Li Chengxiang
Nan Batian, the Tyrant
Wan Qiwu
Ou Guangsi, Nan Batlan's lackey
Sha Chu
Sing Siang Lo
Hung Chang-ching
