The Grand Substitution_
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Starring
Ivy Ling Po, Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Grand Substitution was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, ...
The Grand Substitution is a Music, History, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 56m.
CAST (20)
Ivy Ling Po
Chiu Wu
Li Li-Hua
Princess Chuan Ji
Yan Jun
Ching Ying
Lee Ying
Chief Warden Tu An Ko
Ching Miao
Prime Minister Chiu Zun
Yang Chi-Ching
Kun Zun
Lee Ting
Po Feng
Ha Yee-Chau
Chun Lan
Chen Yan-yan
Ching Ying's wife
Cheung Hei
Fortune teller
Leung Yui
Emperor Ling-Kung
Chen Yu-Hsin
Emperor's brother Chin Kung
Tang Ti
General Wei Chiang
CY
Chan Ying-Kit
Officer Wei Chung
Chao Ming
General Han Chieh
Hao Li-Jen
Princess's servant
Tien Feng
Ju Yi
Ling Hon
Officer Pei Pao
WG
Wong Gam
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
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What is The Grand Substitution about?
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
How long is The Grand Substitution?
The Grand Substitution has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The Grand Substitution?
The cast of The Grand Substitution includes Ivy Ling Po, Li Li-Hua, Yan Jun, Lee Ying, Ching Miao.
What is the rating of The Grand Substitution?
The Grand Substitution has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
History
Drama