The Midnight Murder
1967 · 97 min · ★ 7.5 · Mystery, Drama, Horror
The heroine, Liu Yanniang, is a beautiful and virtuous woman who is in love with her husband, Wang Zhengtu. However, because of her disagreement with her sister-in-law, Yuhuan, who was unfortunately killed, Yaniang was mistakenly accused of murder by the king's mother and her husband's son-in-law. The governor of Suzhou, Mr. Yan Wentian, is very strict with the king, but just when he finds a clue, the witness is killed again. Yen is not satisfied with his efforts, but he realizes that the murderer has already come to his doorstep.
Directed by Ho Meng-Hua · Written by Cheng Kang
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Pat Ting Hung Liu Yan-Niang -
Lee Ting Wang Yu-Huan, 2nd sister -
Chin Han Wang Zheng-Tu -
Shen Yi Xiao Cui -
Wong Ho General Inspector -
Li Kun Wang Xiao Er -
Ku Wen-Chung Magistrate Li -
Kao Pao-Shu Madame Wang -
Chiang Kuang-Chao He Lu-Tong -
Yang Chi-Ching Magistrate Zhao Zhong -
Fung Ngai General Wang -
Tang Ti Justice Advisor Wang
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