Love in Disguise
化身情人
Synopsis
Dirt-poor painter But Ka-sing lives under the same roof with Tang Chan-sin and Lee Tai-hak. Smitten with Tse Mei-chen, the penniless suitor resorts to staging a suicide and makes a fortune of his paintings which are sold at sky-high prices after his feigned death. Reinventing himself as a doctor, But competes with the rich heir Fung Chak-chak to win Tse's heart with an avalanche of gifts and money. However, Tse rejects the suit of the philistine. But gives up his windfall and tells the truth at his memorial exhibition. Thrilled, Tse pledges her love and marries the painter, for better and for worse.
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Nam Hung
Tse Mei-chen
Lee Hong Kum
Chun's sister/ Tse Mei-lin
Cheng Kwun-Min
Tang Chan-sin
Yu Ming
Chun's brother-in-law/ Tang Jun-sin
Ko Lo-Chuen
Fung Yan-cheong
Lui Ming
Fung Chak-chak
Lam Bun
Lee Tai-hak
Chow Gat
Ma Dou-go
Fung Wai-Man
Mahjong player
Lam Siu
Art buyer
Chu Yau-Ko
Delivery man
Wong Hon
Wong
Yu Mei-Wah
Mahjong player
Fung Mei-Ying
Maid
Lam Yuk
Pickpocket
Wong Sung-Nin
Cheung Ying-Tsoi
But Ka-sing
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On
- Original Title
- 化身情人
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Kowloon Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Szeto On
Choi Cheong
Lo Lam
Department Leadership Roster
Choi Cheong
Editor
Szeto On
Screenplay
Lo Lam
Producer
Chor Yuen
Director
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What is Love in Disguise about?
Dirt-poor painter But Ka-sing lives under the same roof with Tang Chan-sin and Lee Tai-hak. Smitten with Tse Mei-chen, the penniless suitor resorts to staging a suicide and makes a fortune of his paintings which are sold at sky-high prices after his feigned death. Reinventing himself as a doctor, But competes with the rich heir Fung Chak-chak to win Tse's heart with an avalanche of gifts and money. However, Tse rejects the suit of the philistine. But gives up his windfall and tells the truth at his memorial exhibition. Thrilled, Tse pledges her love and marries the painter, for better and for worse.
Who directed Love in Disguise?
Love in Disguise was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in Love in Disguise?
The principal cast of Love in Disguise includes Nam Hung, Lee Hong Kum, Cheng Kwun-Min, Yu Ming, Ko Lo-Chuen.
When was Love in Disguise released and how long is it?
Love in Disguise was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.