The Delightful Forest
快活林
Synopsis
Wu, a prisoner is sent into exile where he becomes friends with Shih En, a prison officer. He later helps Shih in fighting a local thug named Chiang who has forcefully taken over Shih's restaurant.
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The Delightful Forest 快活林
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-28
Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Instructor Wu Sung
Chu Mu
Jiang Zhong
Yu Feng
Sun Er Niang, the Witch
Chiang Nan
Commander Chang Du Jian
Kong Ling
Yu Lan
Wang Kuang-Yu
Zheng Qing
Lau Kar-Wing
Ximen Xing
Pak Lo
Wong Ching
Jiang's Thug
Shum Lo
Casino Manager
Lan Wei-Lieh
Chang Tuan Lin
Lu Wei
Casino Dealer
Kwok Chuk-Hing
Jiang's Wife
Pao Chia-Wen
Monk in Flashback
Lee Man-Tai
Prison Warden
Li Min-Lang
Jail Warden Tong
Ho Kang
Sheriff
Wang Han-Chen
Sheriff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh, Katy Chin Shu-Mei
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 快活林
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh, Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Yuen Teng-Bong
Kwok Ting-Hung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Runme Shaw
Producer
Ni Kuang
Screenplay
Chang Cheh
Screenplay
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Screenplay
Li Chi
Costume Design
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
Yuen Teng-Bong
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Delightful Forest
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What is The Delightful Forest about?
Wu, a prisoner is sent into exile where he becomes friends with Shih En, a prison officer. He later helps Shih in fighting a local thug named Chiang who has forcefully taken over Shih's restaurant.
Who directed The Delightful Forest?
The Delightful Forest was directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in The Delightful Forest?
The principal cast of The Delightful Forest includes Ti Lung, Chu Mu, Yu Feng, Chiang Nan, Kong Ling.
When was The Delightful Forest released and how long is it?
The Delightful Forest was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Delightful Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Delightful Forest was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Delightful Forest?
The Delightful Forest holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).