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19591h 46mHong Kong

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.

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

Director

Tso Kea

Screenplay & Story

Lee Hang

Original Score & Music

Cao Tian

Film Editing

Poon Wah

Producers

Tse Yik-Chi, Cheung Tit

Department Leadership Roster

Lee Hang

Lee Hang

Screenplay

Tse Yik-Chi

Producer

Cheung Tit

Producer

Poon Wah

Editor

Tso Kea

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Chair.

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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.