The Chair movie poster

The Chair

October 14, 1959 1h 46m

Originally released in 1959. The Chair is a comedy film. directed by Tso Kea.

Starring Cheung Ying, Mui Yee, and Keung Chung-Ping

Synopsis

After inheriting his father's estate, Cheung Ka-bo leads a life of debauchery after getting know Blackie Yuen, who profits at others' expense, and Yee-Wah, who working at a night club. As the family wealth diminishes, he always squabbles with his wife and finally separates from her. She returns a diamond bracelet, kept by Uncle Chan, to her mother-in-law. Bo's mother hides the bracelet in a chair. Later, Wah resides at Bo's home. To flatter Wah, Bo wants to get the bracelet by any means from his mother and give it to Wah. Later, Bo's mother falls ill. In the hospital, she tells Bo of the bracelet's whereabouts but the chair has already been sold to Uncle Chan by Wah. Bo, Wah and Yuen stealthily enter Chan's home to get the chair, but have a big fight when they try to take the bracelet. Knowing that Bo has huge debts, Wah intends to leave him after getting the bracelet. Wah exposes her gluttonous self in her pursuit of the treasure. Bo learns his lesson and returns to his wife.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
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Language CN Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN

Production Companies

  • Overseas Chinese Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chair about?

After inheriting his father's estate, Cheung Ka-bo leads a life of debauchery after getting know Blackie Yuen, who profits at others' expense, and Yee-Wah, who working at a night club. As the famil...

Who directed The Chair?

The Chair was directed by Tso Kea.

How long is The Chair?

The Chair has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Chair released?

The Chair was released on October 14, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Chair?

The main cast of The Chair includes Cheung Ying, Mui Yee, Keung Chung-Ping, Wong Man-Lei, Lui Ming.