Early Train From Taipei
Originally released in 1964. Early Train From Taipei is a feature film. directed by Liang Zhefu.
Starring Chen Caixing, Bai Lan, and Yang Chen
Synopsis
Made as Taiwan’s economy took off in the 1960s, Early Train from Taipei is a classic country-to-city melodrama of development. To save her bankrupt rural family, Xiulan takes the train to Taipei to earn money. Boyfriend Huotu is horrified to find she has been tricked into becoming a dancer in a nightclub when he visits, and tries to persuade her to leave the next morning on the early train from Taipei. Tragedy piles upon tragedy in this cautionary tale, which touched a nerve with audiences and inspired a raft of sequels.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Tailian Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early Train From Taipei about?
Made as Taiwan’s economy took off in the 1960s, Early Train from Taipei is a classic country-to-city melodrama of development. To save her bankrupt rural family, Xiulan takes the train to Taipei ...
Who directed Early Train From Taipei?
Early Train From Taipei was directed by Liang Zhefu.
How long is Early Train From Taipei?
Early Train From Taipei has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Early Train From Taipei released?
Early Train From Taipei was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Early Train From Taipei?
The main cast of Early Train From Taipei includes Chen Caixing, Bai Lan, Yang Chen.