Rickshaw Boy
骆驼祥子
Synopsis
Xiang Zi is a rickshaw boy who has always had a desire to excel and a thirst for freedom. He married Hu Niu who died of dystocia later. After her death, another girl, Xiao Fuzi, falls in love with Xiang Zi but they are separated by poverty. Xiang Zi works very hard in order to change his life, only to find that Xiao Fuzi is dead just as he begins to be hopeful for their future. Finally, Xiang Zi, an unflinching man, surrenders to that dark society.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ling Zifeng
- Screenplay & Story
- Lao-She, Ling Zifeng
- Original Score
- Qu Xixian
- Original Title
- 骆驼祥子
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ling Zifeng
Lao-She, Ling Zifeng
Qu Xixian
Wu Shenghan
Zhizhen Ma
Department Leadership Roster
Ling Zifeng
Director
Ling Zifeng
Writer
Wu Shenghan
Director of Photography
Zhizhen Ma
Editor
Qu Xixian
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rickshaw Boy
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What is Rickshaw Boy about?
Xiang Zi is a rickshaw boy who has always had a desire to excel and a thirst for freedom. He married Hu Niu who died of dystocia later. After her death, another girl, Xiao Fuzi, falls in love with Xiang Zi but they are separated by poverty. Xiang Zi works very hard in order to change his life, only to find that Xiao Fuzi is dead just as he begins to be hopeful for their future. Finally, Xiang Zi, an unflinching man, surrenders to that dark society.
Who directed Rickshaw Boy?
Rickshaw Boy was directed by Ling Zifeng.
Who stars in Rickshaw Boy?
The principal cast of Rickshaw Boy includes Guan Zongxiang, Siqin Gaowa, Zhang Fengyi, Yan Bide, Xin Yin.
When was Rickshaw Boy released and how long is it?
Rickshaw Boy was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Rickshaw Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rickshaw Boy was composed by Qu Xixian.
Is Rickshaw Boy based on a book or true story?
Rickshaw Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lao-She".