The Natural Son
Originally released in 1959. The Natural Son is a drama/family film. directed by Chor Yuen.
Starring Patsy Ka Ling, Nam Hung, and Patrick Tse Yin
Synopsis
Chor Yuen started his directorial career with a bang. From its very first image, The Natural Son establishes Chor as a filmmaker of stylistic flourish, which would be sustained in various forms throughout his long tenure. Adapted from '30 cents' pulp fiction, it is a Kong Ngee melodrama made in the studio's mould, with Westernised characters and trendy middle-class lifestyles. Yet, Chor's first film is not exempt from the social urgency that characterises the Cantonese cinema of his father, Cheung Wood-yau. The film cloaks its entertainment in a moral deliberation on blood ties, its story about the raising of a bastard child a head-on challenge of archaic family values. An ostentatious start for a colourful and eventful career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Kong Ngee Motion Picture Production Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Natural Son about?
Chor Yuen started his directorial career with a bang. From its very first image, The Natural Son establishes Chor as a filmmaker of stylistic flourish, which would be sustained in various forms thr...
Who directed The Natural Son?
The Natural Son was directed by Chor Yuen.
How long is The Natural Son?
The Natural Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Natural Son released?
The Natural Son was released on March 11, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Natural Son?
The main cast of The Natural Son includes Patsy Ka Ling, Nam Hung, Patrick Tse Yin, Kong Yat-fan, Keung Chung-Ping.