The Tea House
Originally released in 1974. The Tea House is a drama/action film. directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
Starring Chen Kuan-Tai, Wong Yu, and Lam Wai-Tiu
Synopsis
Chen Kuan-Tai is Big Brother Cheng, a former refugee who runs a local teahouse in Hong Kong. Respected by his peers, Big Brother Cheng runs the teahouse - and unofficially the neighborhood - with a firm righteous hand. However, when the triads come calling, Big Brother Cheng finds out respect and common decency may not be enough. The triads use underage kids to terrorize the teahouse, and since the law won't do anything, Big Brother Cheng may have to step in and take care of it himself!
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chen Kuan-Tai
as Boss Wang Cheng
Wong Yu
as Darkie Wen / Blackie
Lam Wai-Tiu
as Little Ma Chiu
Cheng Kang
as Judge
Chung Chan-Chi
as Prince Chi
Karen Yip Leng-Chi
as Md Wu, Cheng's wife
Lee Pang-Fei
as Hsu Ta-Fu
Yang Chi-Ching
as Fa Ta-Chu
Lam Siu
as Feng Ren Jing / Uncle Ching
Lee Sau-Kei
as Uncle Han
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tea House about?
Chen Kuan-Tai is Big Brother Cheng, a former refugee who runs a local teahouse in Hong Kong. Respected by his peers, Big Brother Cheng runs the teahouse - and unofficially the neighborhood - with a...
Who directed The Tea House?
The Tea House was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
How long is The Tea House?
The Tea House has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Tea House released?
The Tea House was released on October 19, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tea House?
The main cast of The Tea House includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Wong Yu, Lam Wai-Tiu, Cheng Kang, Chung Chan-Chi.