Dark Semester movie poster

Dark Semester

May 2, 1969 1h 36m

Originally released in 1969. Dark Semester is a drama film. directed by Wu Chia-Hsiang.

Starring Guan Shan, Margaret Hsing Hui, and Li Hsiang-Chun

Synopsis

Tu Cheng Kang (Guan Shan) teaches at the Ta Tap Middle School where pupils are delinquent. Tu’s class is the worst. As the headmaster and his fellow teachers are unable to cope with the unruly students, Tu is determined to win them over with kindness. He fails initially but does not despair. Kao Te Sheng (Chuen Yuen), nicknamed the One Eyed Dragon, is the chief troublemaker and leader. When Kao’s father, a coolie, faints at the wharf from over work, Tu takes him to the hospital and befriends him. The old man does not realize Tu is his son’s teacher and neither does Te Sheng realize that his teacher had saved his father, he continues to oppose Tu.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 2, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Shaw Brothers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Semester about?

Tu Cheng Kang (Guan Shan) teaches at the Ta Tap Middle School where pupils are delinquent. Tu’s class is the worst. As the headmaster and his fellow teachers are unable to cope with the unruly st...

Who directed Dark Semester?

Dark Semester was directed by Wu Chia-Hsiang.

How long is Dark Semester?

Dark Semester has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Dark Semester released?

Dark Semester was released on May 2, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dark Semester?

The main cast of Dark Semester includes Guan Shan, Margaret Hsing Hui, Li Hsiang-Chun, Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Chuan Yuan.