Teahouse (1979): Cast
Teahouse is a 1979 historical drama directed by Tian Xie, starring Li Yuan as Er Dezi, Zhu Xu and Li Xiang. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Tian Xie
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Beijing Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Teahouse About?
The premise of Teahouse without spoilers.
Set in an aging Beijing teahouse, the story uses the establishment as a micro‑cosm where drama unfolds across the turbulent decades of modern Chinese history, tracing the transition from the twilight of the Qing dynasty through revolutionary upheavals to the brink of the People’s Republic, reflecting the era’s social and political change.
Teahouse Cast & Characters
Li Yuan leads the cast as Er Dezi, with Zhu Xu as Tea Guest and Li Xiang as Li San. Directed by Tian Xie; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tian Xie
- Li Yuan as Er Dezi
- Zhu Xu as Tea Guest
- Li Xiang as Li San
- Niu Xingli as Kang Liu
Also Starring in Teahouse
· 18 more- Zhang Tong Tang Tie Zui
- Huang Zongluo Song Er Ye
- Liankun Lin Wu Xiangzi
- Mi Tiezeng Ma Wu Ye
- Wang Shuhua Wang Xiaohua
- Ruocheng Ying Liu Ma Zi
- Yu Shizhi Wang Lifa
- Tong Chao Eunuch Pang
- Wu Shukun Pang Si Nainai
- Zheng Rong Chang Si Ye
- Lan Tianye Qin Zhongyi
- Cao Shixiang Zou Fuyuan
- Shang Lijuan Xiao Dingbao
- Ren Baoxian Young Tang Tie Zui
- Yi Di Dasha Yang
- Zongwen Hu Kang Shunzi
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- Li Daqian Xiao Song Enzi
- Cheng Zhong Young Kang Shunzi
More from Tian Xie
One more film directed by Tian Xie: Teahouse.
Teahouse Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Teahouse” and “茶館”.
- Also known as
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- The Teahouse
- 茶館
- Чайная
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Teahouse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Teahouse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Teahouse?
Teahouse runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Teahouse released?
Teahouse was released on March 12, 1979.
Who directed Teahouse?
Teahouse was directed by Tian Xie.
More films by Tian Xie Who is in the cast of Teahouse?
Teahouse stars Li Yuan as Er Dezi, Zhu Xu as Tea Guest and Li Xiang as Li San, among 22 credited actors.
Does Teahouse have a post-credit scene?
No. Teahouse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Teahouse in?
The original language of Teahouse is Chinese.
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