The Seventh Heaven
七重天
Synopsis
Chan Siu-hung is forced to become a prostitute, with the police following hot on her heels. Ching Chi-ko comes to her defence by claiming to be her husband. Chan is put up at Ching's roof hut named the 'Seventh Heaven' and the two gradually fall in love. Soon the war breaks out. Ching is drafted to do hard labour by the Japanese army. When the war is over, the crippled Ching returns and lies to Chan that he is already a married man, hoping to persvade Chan to marry someone else. Nonetheless, Chan's devotion overwhelms Ching.
Top Cast
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Laborer
Chan Lap-Ban
Laborer's Wife
Yeung Yip-Wang
Laborer
Tai Sang-Po
Laborer's Wife
Kam Yin
Prostitute
Kam Ping
Prostitute
Sai Gwa-Pau
Ah Kan, Pimp
Ng Wui
Little Mouse
Yip Ping
Aunt Chuen
To Sam-Ku
Second Aunt
Wong Cho-San
Uncle Chuen
Yuen Lap-Cheung
Shopkeeper
Patrick Tse Yin
Ching Chi-Ko
Nam Hung
Chan Siu-Hung
Wai To-Ming
Fat Policeman
Chung Suen-Nei
Ah Lan
Lam Liu-Ngok
Tai Kau Hung
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ng Wui
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 七重天
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Kong Ngee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ng Wui
Chor Yuen
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Kwok Keung
Ho Tai-Yip, Kai-Man Ho
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Screenplay
Kwok Keung
Editor
Ng Wui
Director
Kai-Man Ho
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seventh Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Seventh Heaven about?
Chan Siu-hung is forced to become a prostitute, with the police following hot on her heels. Ching Chi-ko comes to her defence by claiming to be her husband. Chan is put up at Ching's roof hut named the 'Seventh Heaven' and the two gradually fall in love. Soon the war breaks out. Ching is drafted to do hard labour by the Japanese army. When the war is over, the crippled Ching returns and lies to Chan that he is already a married man, hoping to persvade Chan to marry someone else. Nonetheless, Chan's devotion overwhelms Ching.
Who directed The Seventh Heaven?
The Seventh Heaven was directed by Ng Wui.
Who stars in The Seventh Heaven?
The principal cast of The Seventh Heaven includes Cheung Chi-Suen, Chan Lap-Ban, Yeung Yip-Wang, Tai Sang-Po, Kam Yin.
When was The Seventh Heaven released and how long is it?
The Seventh Heaven was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Seventh Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seventh Heaven was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.