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The Guiding Light
The Guiding Light
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The Guiding Light

Original Title: 苦海明燈

1953
1h 51m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 51m

Storyline

13-year old Bruce Lee plays San, a child up for adoption. Finally accepted by his surrogate parents, he is faced with a dilemma when his real parents show up and want him back.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Apr 30, 1953
Languages
Mandarin
Director
Chun Kim
Chun Kim
Production
Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Production Countries
Hong Kong

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

San at 13

Cheung Wood-Yau

Cheung Wood-Yau

San as adult

Cheung Ying

Cheung Ying

Chan Ying-kit

Cheung Wood-Yau

Cheung Wood-Yau

Ah-sang/Tin-sang - adult

Ng Cho-Fan

Ng Cho-Fan

Wong Lo-sei

Pak Yin

Pak Yin

Madam Lee

Wong Man-Lei

Wong Man-Lei

Nanny

Siu Yin-Fei

Siu Yin-Fei

Ah Lin

Mui Yee

Lee Kit-ching

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