House of the Lute
慾火焚琴
Synopsis
A young man takes a job as a house servant for a rich old man with an attractive younger wife and trouble ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Shing-Hon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lau Shing-Hon
- Original Score
- John Thompson
- Original Title
- 慾火焚琴
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Shing-Hon
Lau Shing-Hon
John Thompson
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Yu Siu-fung
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Shing-Hon
Screenplay
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Director of Photography
Lau Shing-Hon
Director
Yu Siu-fung
Editor
John Thompson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of the Lute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of the Lute about?
A young man takes a job as a house servant for a rich old man with an attractive younger wife and trouble ensues.
Who directed House of the Lute?
House of the Lute was directed by Lau Shing-Hon.
Who stars in House of the Lute?
The principal cast of House of the Lute includes Simon Yam, Kwan Hoi-San, Chan Lap-Ban, Lok Bec Kay.
When was House of the Lute released and how long is it?
House of the Lute was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for House of the Lute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of the Lute was composed by John Thompson.