The Watch
Originally released in 1949. The Watch is a drama film. directed by Huang Zuolin.
Starring Zhao Qiansun, Cai Yuanyuan, and Yang Wenlong
Synopsis
A street-wise and tough orphan called Maverick is arrested for a petty theft and sent to an orphanage, but succeeds in concealing a watch he had stolen from an old shopkeeper just before his arrest. At the orphanage, he is recruited by a crooked warder for further and more serious crimes. But when two more children are admitted to the orphanage -- a boy called "Fatty" and a girl called "Little Mouse" -- he makes the first friends he has ever had. But when Maverick learns the girl is the granddaughter of the old shopkeeper he stole the watch from, and what ruin it brought to her family, he has a crisis of conscience.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Wenhua Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Watch about?
A street-wise and tough orphan called Maverick is arrested for a petty theft and sent to an orphanage, but succeeds in concealing a watch he had stolen from an old shopkeeper just before his arrest...
Who directed The Watch?
The Watch was directed by Huang Zuolin.
How long is The Watch?
The Watch has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Watch released?
The Watch was released on December 31, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Watch?
The main cast of The Watch includes Zhao Qiansun, Cai Yuanyuan, Yang Wenlong, Yu Zhongying, Li Chunxiao.