Sorrow of the Gentry

Overview

In the waning days of China's feudal aristocracy, a powerful family crumbles under the weight of tradition, betrayal, and inner decay. The Yang household, ruled by the domineering patriarch Mr. Yang, is torn apart as each son struggles with personal misery: a forbidden love, a loveless marriage, a murderous rivalry, and class-defying passion. As secrets of smuggled arms and illicit affairs come to light, the once-mighty clan collapses amid death, scandal, and disgrace.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 19, 1974

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

Hong Kong

Production

Shaw Brothers

Cast

Cheung Sek-Aau,Chui Ga-Lam,Shih Chung-Tien,Wang Ping,Ling Yun,Anna Ng,Tin Ching,Ching Li,Shum Lo,Cheung Chok-Chowand 26 more

Director

Chor Yuen

Writer

Zulian Kam Kwok-Leung

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0072191