The Rickshaw Boy
駱駝祥子
Synopsis
The Rickshaw Boy (1981) was another product of James Wong Howe’s wishes. In 1980, Yung travelled to Beijing to film retired old-time rickshaw pullers and their lives with family. The footage was juxtaposed with older footage by Howe who had gone to China in 1948 to shoot an adaptation of Lao She’s novel Rickshaw Boy. Beijing was still Peking in a way, but the times had changed.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yung Wai-Chuen
- Original Title
- 駱駝祥子
- Country of Origin
- China, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yung Wai-Chuen
Peter Yung Wai-Chuen
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Yung Wai-Chuen
Director
Peter Yung Wai-Chuen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rickshaw Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rickshaw Boy about?
The Rickshaw Boy (1981) was another product of James Wong Howe’s wishes. In 1980, Yung travelled to Beijing to film retired old-time rickshaw pullers and their lives with family. The footage was juxtaposed with older footage by Howe who had gone to China in 1948 to shoot an adaptation of Lao She’s novel Rickshaw Boy. Beijing was still Peking in a way, but the times had changed.
Who directed The Rickshaw Boy?
The Rickshaw Boy was directed by Peter Yung Wai-Chuen.
Who stars in The Rickshaw Boy?
The principal cast of The Rickshaw Boy includes Not specified.
When was The Rickshaw Boy released and how long is it?
The Rickshaw Boy was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 47m.