The Generation Gap
叛逆
Synopsis
Ling Xi (David Chiang) is a rebellious youth whose liaison with underage girlfriend Cindy (Agnes Chan) is the spark which lights the eventual flame of his rebellion. Against the wishes of her parents, Ling Xi and Cindy move in together, and the two find a measure of bliss in their shared life. However, rumors circulate that Ling Xi is using Cindy as a means of financial support. After his brother Ling Zhao (Di Lung) returns Cindy to her parents, Ling Xi is branded an outcast. His anger only leads to spiraling bitterness, and finally employ in a triad gang which gives him the ability to release his frustration - which he does until the bitter end.
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The Generation Gap 叛逆 (1973) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-05
Top Cast
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Ling Hsi
Agnes Chan Mei-Ling
Cindy Xin
Ti Lung
Ling Hsiao
Lu Ti
Ling Yuan-Neng
Yang Chi-Ching
Xin Zhen-Qiang
Lin Jing
Cindy's mother
Kong Ling
Yun-Ling
Gam Tin-Chue
Party guest
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Xi's classmate
Dean Shek Tin
Club waiter
Chiang Tao
Xiao Zhou
Alexander Fu Sheng
Ah Qiang
Huang Pei-Chih
Hu Bing
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 叛逆
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chang Cheh
Writer
Ni Kuang
Writer
Li Chi
Costume Design
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Generation Gap
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What is The Generation Gap about?
Ling Xi (David Chiang) is a rebellious youth whose liaison with underage girlfriend Cindy (Agnes Chan) is the spark which lights the eventual flame of his rebellion. Against the wishes of her parents, Ling Xi and Cindy move in together, and the two find a measure of bliss in their shared life. However, rumors circulate that Ling Xi is using Cindy as a means of financial support. After his brother Ling Zhao (Di Lung) returns Cindy to her parents, Ling Xi is branded an outcast. His anger only leads to spiraling bitterness, and finally employ in a triad gang which gives him the ability to release his frustration - which he does until the bitter end.
Who directed The Generation Gap?
The Generation Gap was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Generation Gap?
The principal cast of The Generation Gap includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Agnes Chan Mei-Ling, Ti Lung, Lu Ti, Yang Chi-Ching.
When was The Generation Gap released and how long is it?
The Generation Gap was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Generation Gap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Generation Gap was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.