The Bitter Tea of General Yen
"They found a love they dared not touch!"
Originally released in 1932. The Bitter Tea of General Yen is a drama/romance film. directed by Frank Capra. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, and Toshia Mori
Synopsis
An American missionary is gradually seduced by a courtly warlord holding her in Shanghai.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (96 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Megan Davis
Nils Asther
as General Yen
Toshia Mori
as Mah-Li
Walter Connolly
as Jones
Gavin Gordon
as Dr. Robert 'Bob' Strike
Lucien Littlefield
as Mr. Jacobson
Richard Loo
as Captain Li
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Miss Reed
Emmett Corrigan
as Bishop Harkness
Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Jackson (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bitter Tea of General Yen about?
An American missionary is gradually seduced by a courtly warlord holding her in Shanghai.
Who directed The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Bitter Tea of General Yen released?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen was released on December 25, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The main cast of The Bitter Tea of General Yen includes Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori, Walter Connolly, Gavin Gordon.