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The Deformed

1960·Movie
1h 39min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Nurse Leng Shuxian is forced by family circumstances to marry Long Yusheng (King Hu), a grossly disfigured Quasimodo with a heart of gold. Shuxian tries but is unable to accept his deformity and they remain a couple in name only. With the appearance of Yusheng's cousin, she has to make a choice between personal happiness and family duty. From the start, Loh's character and drove the action, evoking a great intensity of emotions along the way: suffering, resignation and loneliness. Loh was lauded as the "Queen of Tragedy" after her heart-wrenching portrayal in this film. Winner of two Golden Harvest Awards – for best screenplay and best black-and-white cinematography – at the 8th Asian Film Festival in 1961.
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80
GreatGoodWatch score

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How long is The Deformed?

1 h 39 min

The Deformed runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is The Deformed in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.