Gorgeous movie poster

Gorgeous

April 27, 1985 1h 34m

Originally released in 1985. Gorgeous is a drama film. directed by Chang Mei-chun.

Starring Yang Ching-huang, Lin Ruiyang, and Chao Shun

Synopsis

A rural youth, Lin, works as a janitor at an airline in Taipei while attending night school to learn English. He shares a flat with Guo, who makes a fortune catering to Japanese clients. To fund his brother's wedding, Lin borrows from his company. When his father urgently arrives in Taipei seeking money, can Lin resolve his father's concerns? The narrative critiques society's infatuation with foreign ideals and exposes the darker sides of human nature.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 27, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Taiwan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Tomson (Hong Kong) Films Co., Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gorgeous about?

A rural youth, Lin, works as a janitor at an airline in Taipei while attending night school to learn English. He shares a flat with Guo, who makes a fortune catering to Japanese clients. To fund hi...

Who directed Gorgeous?

Gorgeous was directed by Chang Mei-chun.

How long is Gorgeous?

Gorgeous has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Gorgeous released?

Gorgeous was released on April 27, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gorgeous?

The main cast of Gorgeous includes Yang Ching-huang, Lin Ruiyang, Chao Shun, Elten Ting, Guan Shan.