Dead End
“In the mid-sixties Chang Cheh changed the face of female dominated films with his male dominated, violent kung-fu films.”
Synopsis
In the mid-sixties Chang Cheh changed the face of female dominated films with his male dominated, violent kung-fu films. Dead End was the start of a new force that lasted 6 years, the first film to star David Chiang and Ti Lung under director Chang's discerning eye. The trouble all begins when Chen Hung-lieh's character disapproves of Ti Lung's character courting his sister.
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Dead End 死角 (1969) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-22
Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Chang Chun
David Chiang Da-Wei
David Liao Ching-shui
Li Ching
Wen You
Angela Yu Chien
Mary
Chen Hung-Lieh
Wen Kuang
Wu Ma
Yuen Woo-ping
Chen Yanyan
Zhang Chun's mother
Ku Wen-Chung
Rich man lawn bowling
Fang Mian
JS Lee
Kuo Hui
Hsiao Niu
Ching Miao
Jia Kaiming
Pan Ai-Lun
Pai Li, Ming's secretary
Yeh Pao Chin
Zhang Chun's girl
Chan Sing
Escaped prisoner
Lau Kar-Wing
Wen Qiang's thug/friend
Wong Ching
Wen Qiang's thug/friend
Chan Chuen
Wen Qiang's thug/friend
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiu Kang-Chien
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- Dead End
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chiu Kang-Chien
Wang Fu-Ling
Kung Mu-To
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chiu Kang-Chien
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Runme Shaw
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead End
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What is Dead End about?
In the mid-sixties Chang Cheh changed the face of female dominated films with his male dominated, violent kung-fu films. Dead End was the start of a new force that lasted 6 years, the first film to star David Chiang and Ti Lung under director Chang's discerning eye. The trouble all begins when Chen Hung-lieh's character disapproves of Ti Lung's character courting his sister.
Who directed Dead End?
Dead End was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in Dead End?
The principal cast of Dead End includes Ti Lung, David Chiang Da-Wei, Li Ching, Angela Yu Chien, Chen Hung-Lieh.
When was Dead End released and how long is it?
Dead End was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead End was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.