The Mermaid

A Huangmei opera produced by Shaw Brothers about a carp spirit who transforms into an identical copy of a beautiful woman to win the heart of a lonely male scholar.

FantasyRomanceDramaMusic

Release: 1965-01-29Runtime: 95 minRating: 6.5 (2)

Cast

Ivy Ling Po

Scholar Zheng Zhan

Li Ching

Peony / Mermaid

Yang Chi-Ching

Prime Minister Chin Chong

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

Prime Minister's wife

Yip Ching

Chun Lan

Lily Li

Chiu Chu

Chiang Kuang-Chao

Tortoise Spirit

Tang Ti

Crap Spirit

Han Ying-Chieh

Prawn Spirit

Shirley Huang

Snail Spirit

Crew

Kao Li

Director

Chang Cheh

Writer

Charles Tung Shao-Yung

Cinematography

Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren

Original Music Composer

Chiang Hsing-Lung

Editor

Runme Shaw

Producer

Fong Yuen

Makeup Artist

Chan Ki-Yui

Art Direction

Wang Yong-Hua

Sound Recordist

Clips & Videos

The Mermaid (1964) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 魚美人