The Tormented Beauty
Originally released in 1958. The Tormented Beauty is a romance/drama film. directed by Ng Wui. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Luolian Zi, Siu Yin-Fei, and Wong Cho-San
Synopsis
Guerrilla member Ting Siu-yuen works as a playwright and Lee, the leader of an opera troupe. They conceal their identities in the troupe in order to gather military intelligence. Yuen gradually falls in love with the lead actress Mui Law-heung. Ting is unsettled to learn that County Chief Fong covets Mui. He sneaks into Fong's residence and is astounded by the sight of his old lover Pak Kuen, now Fong's wife. Fong colludes with the military chief in conducting vicious schemes. With Kuen's help, Yuen is able to get the intelligence. But as Heung is not an insider, she reports to the Governor about the illicit relationship between Yuen and Kuen. Kuen backs Yuen to eliminate the conspirators and bring about the union of Yuen and Heung.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- The Union Film Enterprise Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tormented Beauty about?
Guerrilla member Ting Siu-yuen works as a playwright and Lee, the leader of an opera troupe. They conceal their identities in the troupe in order to gather military intelligence. Yuen gradually fal...
Who directed The Tormented Beauty?
The Tormented Beauty was directed by Ng Wui.
How long is The Tormented Beauty?
The Tormented Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Tormented Beauty released?
The Tormented Beauty was released on January 9, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tormented Beauty?
The main cast of The Tormented Beauty includes Luolian Zi, Siu Yin-Fei, Wong Cho-San, Yip Ping, Fung Fung.