Five Days to Live
Originally released in 1922. Five Days to Live is a drama film. directed by Norman Dawn. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, and Goro Kino
Synopsis
Tai Leung, a young man who dreams of love and carves ivory images, falls in love with the pretty Kao Ai. Her cruel foster father owns a restaurant where she works, and he overworks and mistreats her. She blossoms when she meets Tai Leung, who is determined to rescue her from her hard life. Her foster father agrees to let her go, but only if Tai pays him a large sum of money. Desperate for money, Tai learns of a condemned pirate, "The Wolf," who has been sentenced to hang and will pay a lot of money for a substitute, and Tai agrees to take The Wolf's place on the gallows to ensure Ko Ai's happiness. However, things don't work out quite the way Tai planned.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Days to Live about?
Tai Leung, a young man who dreams of love and carves ivory images, falls in love with the pretty Kao Ai. Her cruel foster father owns a restaurant where she works, and he overworks and mistreats he...
Who directed Five Days to Live?
Five Days to Live was directed by Norman Dawn.
How long is Five Days to Live?
Five Days to Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Five Days to Live released?
Five Days to Live was released on January 8, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Days to Live?
The main cast of Five Days to Live includes Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Goro Kino, Misao Seki, Toyo Fujita.