
The Chair
金山大少
Synopsis
After inheriting his father's estate, Cheung Ka-bo leads a life of debauchery after getting know Blackie Yuen, who profits at others' expense, and Yee-Wah, who working at a night club. As the family wealth diminishes, he always squabbles with his wife and finally separates from her. She returns a diamond bracelet, kept by Uncle Chan, to her mother-in-law. Bo's mother hides the bracelet in a chair. Later, Wah resides at Bo's home. To flatter Wah, Bo wants to get the bracelet by any means from his mother and give it to Wah. Later, Bo's mother falls ill. In the hospital, she tells Bo of the bracelet's whereabouts but the chair has already been sold to Uncle Chan by Wah. Bo, Wah and Yuen stealthily enter Chan's home to get the chair, but have a big fight when they try to take the bracelet. Knowing that Bo has huge debts, Wah intends to leave him after getting the bracelet. Wah exposes her gluttonous self in her pursuit of the treasure. Bo learns his lesson and returns to his wife.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Cheung Ying
Cheung Ka-Bo
Mui Yee
Yee Wah
Keung Chung-Ping
Blackie Yuen
Wong Man-Lei
Ka-Bo's mother
Lui Ming
Cousin Bo/ Ah-po
Sai Gwa-Pau
Used furniture buyer
Kwan-San Lam
Granny Chen
Yau Kei
Chen Fan
Lan Mui
Chan Tsen
Lam Siu
Furniture deliveryman
Leung Suk-Hing
Buyer's Wife
Lai Man
Tenant
Ko Lo-Chuen
Funeral parlor boss
Chan Lap-Ban
Neighbor
Heung Hoi
Carpenter
Helena Law Lan
Woman with little girl
Gam Lui
Chong, crony at cafe
Yue Ming
Carpenter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tso Kea
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hang
- Original Score
- Cao Tian
- Original Title
- 金山大少
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Overseas Chinese Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tso Kea
Lee Hang
Cao Tian
Poon Wah
Tse Yik-Chi, Cheung Tit
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Hang
Screenplay
Tse Yik-Chi
Producer
Cheung Tit
Producer
Poon Wah
Editor
Tso Kea
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chair about?
After inheriting his father's estate, Cheung Ka-bo leads a life of debauchery after getting know Blackie Yuen, who profits at others' expense, and Yee-Wah, who working at a night club. As the family wealth diminishes, he always squabbles with his wife and finally separates from her. She returns a diamond bracelet, kept by Uncle Chan, to her mother-in-law. Bo's mother hides the bracelet in a chair. Later, Wah resides at Bo's home. To flatter Wah, Bo wants to get the bracelet by any means from his mother and give it to Wah. Later, Bo's mother falls ill. In the hospital, she tells Bo of the bracelet's whereabouts but the chair has already been sold to Uncle Chan by Wah. Bo, Wah and Yuen stealthily enter Chan's home to get the chair, but have a big fight when they try to take the bracelet. Knowing that Bo has huge debts, Wah intends to leave him after getting the bracelet. Wah exposes her gluttonous self in her pursuit of the treasure. Bo learns his lesson and returns to his wife.
Who directed The Chair?
The Chair was directed by Tso Kea.
Who stars in The Chair?
The principal cast of The Chair includes Cheung Ying, Mui Yee, Keung Chung-Ping, Wong Man-Lei, Lui Ming.
When was The Chair released and how long is it?
The Chair was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chair was composed by Cao Tian.











