Between Tears and Smiles
故都春夢
Synopsis
Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien. However, he is not the only one who has eyes for Shen. The General's henchmen are also determined to present the songstress to their superior as a gift. Fan received help from an unexpected quarter to save the woman he loves.
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Li Li-Hua
Shen Feng Shian/Ho Li Shia
Ivy Ling Po
Kwan Sau Chu
Guan Shan
Fan Jia Shu
Chen Yanyan
Shian's Mother
Wong Ho
Kwan Shou Feng
Ching Miao
General Chang
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Huang Yue Chin
Chiang Kuang-Chao
Uncle San
Kao Pao-Shu
Mrs. Tao
Lui Ming
Deputy Chief Huang Guo Sheng
Tien Feng
Deputy Ting
Gam Tin-Chue
General's Guest
Li Ching
Street Performer
Chin Han
Street Performer
Chin Feng
Street Performer
Tsang Choh-Lam
Waiter
Chen Yu-Hsin
Jailer
Ku Feng
Taoist Priest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua, Sit Kwan, Doe Ching, Lo Chen, Wang Hsing-Lai, Griffin Yueh Feng, Yan Jun
- Screenplay & Story
- Tu Wei, Chin Hung
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 故都春夢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua, Sit Kwan, Doe Ching, Lo Chen, Wang Hsing-Lai, Griffin Yueh Feng, Yan Jun
Tu Wei, Chin Hung
Wang Fu-Ling
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Tu Wei
Screenplay
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Chin Hung
Screenplay
Sit Kwan
Director
Doe Ching
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Lo Chen
Director
Wang Hsing-Lai
Director
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Griffin Yueh Feng
Director
Yan Jun
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Between Tears and Smiles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Between Tears and Smiles about?
Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien. However, he is not the only one who has eyes for Shen. The General's henchmen are also determined to present the songstress to their superior as a gift. Fan received help from an unexpected quarter to save the woman he loves.
Who directed Between Tears and Smiles?
Between Tears and Smiles was directed by Ho Meng-Hua, Sit Kwan, Doe Ching, Lo Chen, Wang Hsing-Lai, Griffin Yueh Feng, Yan Jun.
Who stars in Between Tears and Smiles?
The principal cast of Between Tears and Smiles includes Li Li-Hua, Ivy Ling Po, Guan Shan, Chen Yanyan, Wong Ho.
When was Between Tears and Smiles released and how long is it?
Between Tears and Smiles was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Between Tears and Smiles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Between Tears and Smiles was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.