The Phantom Lute (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, The Phantom Lute is a fantasy and horror film directed by Tu Chung-Hsun, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Chia Ling aka Judy Lee (SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES, QUEEN BOXER) stars as a woman summoned by a retired general to sing and play the lute for him, but as she performs, he attempts to assault her and in the process murders her. The general and his assistant throw her body and lute into a fire, but Master Ku, a scholar who was watching her father, finds the burnt shell of the lute which now contains her ghost. Together they will now try and bring the general and his henchmen to justice.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Lute stars Chia Ling as Yang Hsiao Feng, Shih Feng as Master Ku Wei Hui, Feng Tien as General Chao and Go Ming as Adviser Chow, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Lute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Lute tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Lute (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom Lute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Phantom Lute?
- The Phantom Lute stars Chia Ling, Shih Feng, Feng Tien, Go Ming and Lee Ying.
- When was The Phantom Lute released?
- The Phantom Lute was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.