Ferry to Hong Kong (1959): Cast & Plot
Ferry to Hong Kong is a 1959 action drama directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Curd Jürgens as Mark Bertram Conrad, Orson Welles and Sylvia Syms. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Rank Organisation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ferry to Hong Kong About?
The premise of Ferry to Hong Kong without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mark Conrad, a drunk with a past, is expelled by Hong Kong police after a series of bar fights. Sent to Macau on the ferry Fa Tsan, Captain Hart's vessel, his faulty papers prevent him from disembarking, so he stays with a captain who despises him. A typhoon and pirate raid force Conrad to decide whether to stay a drifter or reclaim his humanity.
Ferry to Hong Kong Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- typhoon
- pirate
- shipwreck
Ferry to Hong Kong Cast & Characters
Curd Jürgens leads the cast as Mark Bertram Conrad, with Orson Welles as Captain Hart and Sylvia Syms as Liz Ferrers. Directed by Lewis Gilbert; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lewis Gilbert
- Curd Jürgens as Mark Bertram Conrad
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Orson Welles as Captain Hart - Sylvia Syms as Liz Ferrers
- Roy Chiao as Johnny Sing-Up
Also Starring in Ferry to Hong Kong
· 11 more- Noel Purcell Joe Skinner
- Milton Reid Yen
- Margaret Withers Miss Carter
- Lucille Soong The Bride (uncredited)
- Jeremy Spenser Miguel Henriques
- Don Carlos Archdeacon
- John Wallace Police Inspector
- Shelley Shen Foo Soo
- Ronald Decent Portuguese Major
- Nick Kendall 2nd Police Inspector
- Lam Kwan-San 1st Guardian (as Kwan Shan Lam)
More from Lewis Gilbert
More films directed by Lewis Gilbert, best-rated first: Alfie, Shirley Valentine, You Only Live Twice and Moonraker.
Ferry to Hong Kong Plot Summary
What happens in Ferry to Hong Kong from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mark Conrad, Curd Jürgens, a debonair Anglo-Austrian former playboy and junk owner turned alcoholic, is expelled from Hong Kong. He is placed aboard the ancient ferry Fa Tsan, known to its crew as the Fat Annie, despite protests from its pompous owner, Captain Cecil Hart, Orson Welles.
He travels to Macau, only to be refused entry there as well. Seeking a place to belong, he wins the right to stay on board by outplaying the captain in a card game. His charm quickly endears him to the ship’s crew and to Liz Ferrers, Sylvia Syms, a teacher who is a regular passenger.
Full summary
The whole story of Ferry to Hong Kong, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ferry to Hong Kong?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What nickname does the crew use for the ancient ferry Fa Tsan?
Cars in Ferry to Hong Kong
4 cars on screen, including the 1949 Land-Rover 80'' Series I and the 1957 Ford Zodiac MkII.
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1949 Land-Rover 80'' Series I Important role -
1957 Ford Zodiac MkII Background role -
Standard unknown Background role -
Thames ET6 Background role
Ferry to Hong Kong Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Visa pour Hong Kong” and “Fähre nach Hongkong”.
- Also known as
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- Visa pour Hong Kong
- Fähre nach Hongkong
- Escala prohibida
- Passaggio a Hong Kong
- 港澳渡轮（港）
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Ferry to Hong Kong FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ferry to Hong Kong, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ferry to Hong Kong?
Ferry to Hong Kong runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Ferry to Hong Kong released?
Ferry to Hong Kong was released on July 2, 1959.
Who directed Ferry to Hong Kong?
Ferry to Hong Kong was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
More films by Lewis Gilbert Who is in the cast of Ferry to Hong Kong?
Ferry to Hong Kong stars Curd Jürgens as Mark Bertram Conrad, Orson Welles as Captain Hart and Sylvia Syms as Liz Ferrers, among 15 credited actors.
Does Ferry to Hong Kong have a post-credit scene?
No. Ferry to Hong Kong has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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