The Tea House (1974)
Original title: 成記茶樓
The Tea House is a 1974 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Kuei Chih-hung, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Wong Yu and Lam Wai-Tiu.
Chen Kuan-Tai is Big Brother Cheng, a former refugee who runs a local teahouse in Hong Kong. Respected by his peers, Big Brother Cheng runs the teahouse - and unofficially the neighborhood - with a firm righteous hand. However, when the triads come calling, Big Brother Cheng finds out respect and common decency may not be enough. The triads use underage kids to terrorize the teahouse, and since the law won't do anything, Big Brother Cheng may have to step in and take care of it himself!
Quick answers
What is The Tea House about?
Chen Kuan-Tai is Big Brother Cheng, a former refugee who runs a local teahouse in Hong Kong. Respected by his peers, Big Brother Cheng runs the teahouse - and unofficially the neighborhood - with a firm righteous hand. However, when the triads come calling, Big Brother Cheng finds out respect and common decency may not be enough. The triads use underage kids to terrorize the teahouse, and since the law won't do anything, Big Brother Cheng may have to step in and take care of it himself!
When was The Tea House released?
The Tea House was released on 19 October 1974.
How long is The Tea House?
The Tea House runs 1h 36m.
Who made The Tea House?
The Tea House was directed by Kuei Chih-hung.
Cast
- Chen Kuan-Tai as Boss Wang Cheng
- Wong Yu as Darkie Wen / Blackie
- Lam Wai-Tiu as Little Ma Chiu
- Cheng Kang as Judge
- Chung Chan-Chi as Prince Chi
- Karen Yip Leng-Chi as Md Wu, Cheng's wife
- Lee Pang-Fei as Hsu Ta-Fu
- Yang Chi-Ching as Fa Ta-Chu
- Lam Siu as Feng Ren Jing / Uncle Ching
- Lee Sau-Kei as Uncle Han
- Cheung Chok-Chow as Uncle Jing
- Liu Wu-Chi as Xian Chi Zhu / Hsien Chi Chu