The Deformed
Originally released in 1960. The Deformed is a feature film. directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
Starring King Hu, Betty Loh Ti, and Ching Miao
Synopsis
Nurse Leng Shuxian is forced by family circumstances to marry Long Yusheng (King Hu), a grossly disfigured Quasimodo with a heart of gold. Shuxian tries but is unable to accept his deformity and they remain a couple in name only. With the appearance of Yusheng's cousin, she has to make a choice between personal happiness and family duty. From the start, Loh's character and drove the action, evoking a great intensity of emotions along the way: suffering, resignation and loneliness. Loh was lauded as the "Queen of Tragedy" after her heart-wrenching portrayal in this film. Winner of two Golden Harvest Awards – for best screenplay and best black-and-white cinematography – at the 8th Asian Film Festival in 1961.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Deformed about?
Nurse Leng Shuxian is forced by family circumstances to marry Long Yusheng (King Hu), a grossly disfigured Quasimodo with a heart of gold. Shuxian tries but is unable to accept his deformity and th...
Who directed The Deformed?
The Deformed was directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
How long is The Deformed?
The Deformed has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Deformed released?
The Deformed was released on February 19, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Deformed?
The main cast of The Deformed includes King Hu, Betty Loh Ti, Ching Miao, Chao Ming, Hung Mei.