Road
路
Synopsis
During the anti-Japanese war, truck driver Lee Sing's secret mission is to transport weapons and supplies for the resistance fighters. Sing has to deliver a signal gun to guerrillas at ten on that night for launching an attack against the Japanese soldiers. He works for the Ko's family and he has to send the gun to the provincial city to prevent it from being bombed. Sing carries on his vehicle a group of passengers including a Chinese traitor, a guerilla, a compassionate nurse, a comfort woman on the run, a teacher and his pregnant wife. Sing is given a hard time by the Japanese troops on the road. The Japanese ransack the vehicle and they find the signal gun. All the males on board are being interrogated with torture, but the passengers pool their efforts to subdue the traitor and accomplish their mission.
Top Cast
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Ng Cho-Fan
Lee Sing
Pak Yin
Ah Lan
Luolian Zi
Gao Shu-Yi
Cheung Wood-Yau
Liu Bai-Kwan
Lam Kwan-San
Gao Fuk-sau
Wong Man-Lei
Gao's Wife
Lee Ching
Dr Lau / Ming
Mui Yee
Ah Chui
Shih Kien
Lui Tai-Hon
Ng Wui
Head of Japanese Troops
Helena Law Lan
Kit Ching
Law Man
Chun
Lam Wah
Japanese Soldier
Cheung Ho
Japanese Soldier
Suen A-Foo
Japanese Soldier
Au Ngok
Japanese Soldier
Kwok Siu-Chuen
Japanese Soldier
Fung Ming
Japanese Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ng Wui
- Screenplay & Story
- Ng Wui
- Original Title
- 路
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- The Union Film Enterprise Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ng Wui
Ng Wui
Chow Chi-Hap
Chu Tsi-Kwai
Department Leadership Roster
Ng Wui
Director
Ng Wui
Screenplay
Chu Tsi-Kwai
Producer
Chow Chi-Hap
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Road
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What is Road about?
During the anti-Japanese war, truck driver Lee Sing's secret mission is to transport weapons and supplies for the resistance fighters. Sing has to deliver a signal gun to guerrillas at ten on that night for launching an attack against the Japanese soldiers. He works for the Ko's family and he has to send the gun to the provincial city to prevent it from being bombed. Sing carries on his vehicle a group of passengers including a Chinese traitor, a guerilla, a compassionate nurse, a comfort woman on the run, a teacher and his pregnant wife. Sing is given a hard time by the Japanese troops on the road. The Japanese ransack the vehicle and they find the signal gun. All the males on board are being interrogated with torture, but the passengers pool their efforts to subdue the traitor and accomplish their mission.
Who directed Road?
Road was directed by Ng Wui.
Who stars in Road?
The principal cast of Road includes Ng Cho-Fan, Pak Yin, Luolian Zi, Cheung Wood-Yau, Lam Kwan-San.
When was Road released and how long is it?
Road was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.