The Land Of Many Perfumes
Monk Tang and his followers, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy proceed to the West Heaven to collect a sacred book. They come to “The Land of Many Perfumes” which has is entirely populated by females.The Queen of this unusual land plans to marry her daughter to Monk Tang in the hope that she will bear a son. In this unique country, the women reproduce by drinking the waters of the “Fertility Spring,” but their children are only girls.The “Evil Sisters”, Cobra and Scorpion, also have their eyes on Monk Tang but they are afraid of Monkey.However, Monkey soon leaves the group to return to his home when he learns that it is being attacked by evil forces.Monk Tang and his followers receive a joyous welcome to the city where women have never before seen men.The Queen arranges a feast in honour of the visitors. Erotic songs and dances take place for Monk Tang’s pleasure but he is repelled by the performances and leaves the party.The princess who is to be matched with Monk Tang mistakenly takes Pigsy for her prospective groom. She is disappointed by his appearance and gives up the idea of marriage.With her daughter’s rejection and having developed a liking for him herself, the Queen now plans to marry Monk Tang. The princess soon discovers the case of mistaken identity and she starts quarrel with the Queen.The Queen tries to seduce Monk Tang but he rejects her advances. She then plots with her daughter to trick Monk Tang into marrying the princess. While the plot is being carried out, Monkey returns to the scene. He suggests that the Queen’s predicament can be solved by means of guessing. Monk Tang and three others will sit in four sedans. If the princess can guess which sedan Monk Tang is sitting in, she will take him for her husband. The princess guesses correctly.Meanwhile, the sinister “Evil Sisters” turn the princess into a parrot and kill her maid servant. They disguise themselves as the princess and the maid and plot to capture Monk Tang.Monkey, on discovering who the real villains are, changes the parrot back to the princess. The “Evil Sisters” capture Monk Tang and escape. “Monkey” leads his colleagues in a chase after the “Evil Sisters”, kills them and rescues Monk Tang.The Queen realizes her misdeeds and set Monk Tang free to proceed on his way. Monk Tang and his followers, bidding farewell to the Queen and the princess, set off once again for the West Heaven to get the sacred scriptures.Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
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Date | 1968 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |
The Land Of Many Perfumes
Monk Tang and his followers, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy proceed to the West Heaven to collect a sacred book. They come to “The Land of Many Perfumes” which has is entirely populated by females.The Queen of this unusual land plans to marry her daughter to Monk Tang in the hope that she will bear a son. In this unique country, the women reproduce by drinking the waters of the “Fertility Spring,” but their children are only girls.The “Evil Sisters”, Cobra and Scorpion, also have their eyes on Monk Tang but they are afraid of Monkey.However, Monkey soon leaves the group to return to his home when he learns that it is being attacked by evil forces.Monk Tang and his followers receive a joyous welcome to the city where women have never before seen men.The Queen arranges a feast in honour of the visitors. Erotic songs and dances take place for Monk Tang’s pleasure but he is repelled by the performances and leaves the party.The princess who is to be matched with Monk Tang mistakenly takes Pigsy for her prospective groom. She is disappointed by his appearance and gives up the idea of marriage.With her daughter’s rejection and having developed a liking for him herself, the Queen now plans to marry Monk Tang. The princess soon discovers the case of mistaken identity and she starts quarrel with the Queen.The Queen tries to seduce Monk Tang but he rejects her advances. She then plots with her daughter to trick Monk Tang into marrying the princess. While the plot is being carried out, Monkey returns to the scene. He suggests that the Queen’s predicament can be solved by means of guessing. Monk Tang and three others will sit in four sedans. If the princess can guess which sedan Monk Tang is sitting in, she will take him for her husband. The princess guesses correctly.Meanwhile, the sinister “Evil Sisters” turn the princess into a parrot and kill her maid servant. They disguise themselves as the princess and the maid and plot to capture Monk Tang.Monkey, on discovering who the real villains are, changes the parrot back to the princess. The “Evil Sisters” capture Monk Tang and escape. “Monkey” leads his colleagues in a chase after the “Evil Sisters”, kills them and rescues Monk Tang.The Queen realizes her misdeeds and set Monk Tang free to proceed on his way. Monk Tang and his followers, bidding farewell to the Queen and the princess, set off once again for the West Heaven to get the sacred scriptures.Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Date | 1968 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |
The Land Of Many Perfumes
Monk Tang and his followers, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy proceed to the West Heaven to collect a sacred book. They come to “The Land of Many Perfumes” which has is entirely populated by females.The Queen of this unusual land plans to marry her daughter to Monk Tang in the hope that she will bear a son. In this unique country, the women reproduce by drinking the waters of the “Fertility Spring,” but their children are only girls.The “Evil Sisters”, Cobra and Scorpion, also have their eyes on Monk Tang but they are afraid of Monkey.However, Monkey soon leaves the group to return to his home when he learns that it is being attacked by evil forces.Monk Tang and his followers receive a joyous welcome to the city where women have never before seen men.The Queen arranges a feast in honour of the visitors. Erotic songs and dances take place for Monk Tang’s pleasure but he is repelled by the performances and leaves the party.The princess who is to be matched with Monk Tang mistakenly takes Pigsy for her prospective groom. She is disappointed by his appearance and gives up the idea of marriage.With her daughter’s rejection and having developed a liking for him herself, the Queen now plans to marry Monk Tang. The princess soon discovers the case of mistaken identity and she starts quarrel with the Queen.The Queen tries to seduce Monk Tang but he rejects her advances. She then plots with her daughter to trick Monk Tang into marrying the princess. While the plot is being carried out, Monkey returns to the scene. He suggests that the Queen’s predicament can be solved by means of guessing. Monk Tang and three others will sit in four sedans. If the princess can guess which sedan Monk Tang is sitting in, she will take him for her husband. The princess guesses correctly.Meanwhile, the sinister “Evil Sisters” turn the princess into a parrot and kill her maid servant. They disguise themselves as the princess and the maid and plot to capture Monk Tang.Monkey, on discovering who the real villains are, changes the parrot back to the princess. The “Evil Sisters” capture Monk Tang and escape. “Monkey” leads his colleagues in a chase after the “Evil Sisters”, kills them and rescues Monk Tang.The Queen realizes her misdeeds and set Monk Tang free to proceed on his way. Monk Tang and his followers, bidding farewell to the Queen and the princess, set off once again for the West Heaven to get the sacred scriptures.Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Date | 1968 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Date | 1968 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |
The Land Of Many Perfumes
Monk Tang and his followers, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy proceed to the West Heaven to collect a sacred book. They come to “The Land of Many Perfumes” which has is entirely populated by females.The Queen of this unusual land plans to marry her daughter to Monk Tang in the hope that she will bear a son. In this unique country, the women reproduce by drinking the waters of the “Fertility Spring,” but their children are only girls.The “Evil Sisters”, Cobra and Scorpion, also have their eyes on Monk Tang but they are afraid of Monkey.However, Monkey soon leaves the group to return to his home when he learns that it is being attacked by evil forces.Monk Tang and his followers receive a joyous welcome to the city where women have never before seen men.The Queen arranges a feast in honour of the visitors. Erotic songs and dances take place for Monk Tang’s pleasure but he is repelled by the performances and leaves the party.The princess who is to be matched with Monk Tang mistakenly takes Pigsy for her prospective groom. She is disappointed by his appearance and gives up the idea of marriage.With her daughter’s rejection and having developed a liking for him herself, the Queen now plans to marry Monk Tang. The princess soon discovers the case of mistaken identity and she starts quarrel with the Queen.The Queen tries to seduce Monk Tang but he rejects her advances. She then plots with her daughter to trick Monk Tang into marrying the princess. While the plot is being carried out, Monkey returns to the scene. He suggests that the Queen’s predicament can be solved by means of guessing. Monk Tang and three others will sit in four sedans. If the princess can guess which sedan Monk Tang is sitting in, she will take him for her husband. The princess guesses correctly.Meanwhile, the sinister “Evil Sisters” turn the princess into a parrot and kill her maid servant. They disguise themselves as the princess and the maid and plot to capture Monk Tang.Monkey, on discovering who the real villains are, changes the parrot back to the princess. The “Evil Sisters” capture Monk Tang and escape. “Monkey” leads his colleagues in a chase after the “Evil Sisters”, kills them and rescues Monk Tang.The Queen realizes her misdeeds and set Monk Tang free to proceed on his way. Monk Tang and his followers, bidding farewell to the Queen and the princess, set off once again for the West Heaven to get the sacred scriptures.Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Date | 1968 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |
The Land Of Many Perfumes
Monk Tang and his followers, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy proceed to the West Heaven to collect a sacred book. They come to “The Land of Many Perfumes” which has is entirely populated by females.The Queen of this unusual land plans to marry her daughter to Monk Tang in the hope that she will bear a son. In this unique country, the women reproduce by drinking the waters of the “Fertility Spring,” but their children are only girls.The “Evil Sisters”, Cobra and Scorpion, also have their eyes on Monk Tang but they are afraid of Monkey.However, Monkey soon leaves the group to return to his home when he learns that it is being attacked by evil forces.Monk Tang and his followers receive a joyous welcome to the city where women have never before seen men.The Queen arranges a feast in honour of the visitors. Erotic songs and dances take place for Monk Tang’s pleasure but he is repelled by the performances and leaves the party.The princess who is to be matched with Monk Tang mistakenly takes Pigsy for her prospective groom. She is disappointed by his appearance and gives up the idea of marriage.With her daughter’s rejection and having developed a liking for him herself, the Queen now plans to marry Monk Tang. The princess soon discovers the case of mistaken identity and she starts quarrel with the Queen.The Queen tries to seduce Monk Tang but he rejects her advances. She then plots with her daughter to trick Monk Tang into marrying the princess. While the plot is being carried out, Monkey returns to the scene. He suggests that the Queen’s predicament can be solved by means of guessing. Monk Tang and three others will sit in four sedans. If the princess can guess which sedan Monk Tang is sitting in, she will take him for her husband. The princess guesses correctly.Meanwhile, the sinister “Evil Sisters” turn the princess into a parrot and kill her maid servant. They disguise themselves as the princess and the maid and plot to capture Monk Tang.Monkey, on discovering who the real villains are, changes the parrot back to the princess. The “Evil Sisters” capture Monk Tang and escape. “Monkey” leads his colleagues in a chase after the “Evil Sisters”, kills them and rescues Monk Tang.The Queen realizes her misdeeds and set Monk Tang free to proceed on his way. Monk Tang and his followers, bidding farewell to the Queen and the princess, set off once again for the West Heaven to get the sacred scriptures.Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Release Date | 1968 |
Genre | Period Drama |
Cast | Kao Pao-shu, Fang Ying, Ho Fan, Li Hsiang-chun |
Director | Ho Meng-hua |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |
The Land Of Many Perfumes
Monk Tang and his followers, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy proceed to the West Heaven to collect a sacred book. They come to “The Land of Many Perfumes” which has is entirely populated by females.The Queen of this unusual land plans to marry her daughter to Monk Tang in the hope that she will bear a son. In this unique country, the women reproduce by drinking the waters of the “Fertility Spring,” but their children are only girls.The “Evil Sisters”, Cobra and Scorpion, also have their eyes on Monk Tang but they are afraid of Monkey.However, Monkey soon leaves the group to return to his home when he learns that it is being attacked by evil forces.Monk Tang and his followers receive a joyous welcome to the city where women have never before seen men.The Queen arranges a feast in honour of the visitors. Erotic songs and dances take place for Monk Tang’s pleasure but he is repelled by the performances and leaves the party.The princess who is to be matched with Monk Tang mistakenly takes Pigsy for her prospective groom. She is disappointed by his appearance and gives up the idea of marriage.With her daughter’s rejection and having developed a liking for him herself, the Queen now plans to marry Monk Tang. The princess soon discovers the case of mistaken identity and she starts quarrel with the Queen.The Queen tries to seduce Monk Tang but he rejects her advances. She then plots with her daughter to trick Monk Tang into marrying the princess. While the plot is being carried out, Monkey returns to the scene. He suggests that the Queen’s predicament can be solved by means of guessing. Monk Tang and three others will sit in four sedans. If the princess can guess which sedan Monk Tang is sitting in, she will take him for her husband. The princess guesses correctly.Meanwhile, the sinister “Evil Sisters” turn the princess into a parrot and kill her maid servant. They disguise themselves as the princess and the maid and plot to capture Monk Tang.Monkey, on discovering who the real villains are, changes the parrot back to the princess. The “Evil Sisters” capture Monk Tang and escape. “Monkey” leads his colleagues in a chase after the “Evil Sisters”, kills them and rescues Monk Tang.The Queen realizes her misdeeds and set Monk Tang free to proceed on his way. Monk Tang and his followers, bidding farewell to the Queen and the princess, set off once again for the West Heaven to get the sacred scriptures.Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Player Go to Google Play/iTunes in case NO VLC apps was installed.
Date | 1968 |
Director | Ho Meng-hua |
Screenplay | Cheng Kang,Wang Po-yi |
Cast | Kao Pao-shu, Fang Ying, Ho Fan, Li Hsiang-chun |
Genre | Period Drama |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 82.16 |
Media Type | Trailer |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 168001 |