In the Face of Demolition

In the Face of Demolition

0 | 1953-11-26 | Drama

This early leftist social drama from Hong Kong offers a panoramic portrait of a crumbling apartment complex and its down-and-out denizens, including a taxi driver, an unemployed teacher, a professional reduced to selling his blood and, of course, a venal landlord. In addition to establishing an omnipresent theme in Hong Kong cinema – the plight of the urban poor – the film is also a prime example of the popular melodramas of the time, which featured displaced Mainland film stars.

Featured Crew

Lee Tit Director
Wan Chan Writer
Ganzhi Yu Writer
Suen Lun Director of Photography
Yip Shun-Chi Original Music Composer
Lo Duen Writer

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