Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
“The price they pay when they come out of their secret garden and face the world in modern-day Hong Kong - makes this one of the screen's unforgettable experiences!”
Synopsis
A widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist revolution.
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Love Is a Many Splendored Thing Trailer - Jennifer Jones, William Holden
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-05
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Jennifer Jones
Dr. Han Suyin
William Holden
Mark Elliott
Torin Thatcher
Humphrey Palmer-Jones
Isobel Elsom
Adeline Palmer-Jones
Murray Matheson
Dr. John Keith
Virginia Gregg
Anne Richards
Richard Loo
Robert Hung
Soo Yong
Nora Hung
Philip Ahn
Third Uncle
Jorja Curtright
Suzanne
Donna Martell
Suchen, Suyin's sister
Keye Luke
Lee Foo
Marie Tsien
Rosie Wu
Walter Soo Hoo
Third Brother (uncredited)
James Hong
Fifth Brother (uncredited)
Herbert Heyes
Father Low (uncredited)
Edward Colmans
Dining Room Captain (uncredited)
Marc Krah
Wine Steward (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- John Patrick
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
John Patrick, Han Suyin
Alfred Newman
Leon Shamroy
William Reynolds
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
John Patrick
Screenplay
Henry King
Director
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Buddy Adler
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
William Reynolds
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
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What is Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing about?
A widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist revolution.
Who directed Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?
The principal cast of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing includes Jennifer Jones, William Holden, Torin Thatcher, Isobel Elsom, Murray Matheson.
When was Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing released and how long is it?
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing based on a book or true story?
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Han Suyin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).