The Generation Gap (1973): Cast
The Generation Gap is a 1973 crime drama directed by Chang Cheh, starring Ti Lung as Ling Hsiao, Lu Ti and Gam Tin-Chue. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Generation Gap About?
The premise of The Generation Gap without spoilers.
Ling Xi (David Chiang) rebels after an affair with under‑age girlfriend Cindy (Agnes Chan) sparks his defiance. Defying her parents, they live together, but rumors claim he exploits her for money. When his brother Ling Zhao (Di Lung) returns Cindy to her family, Ling is ostracized, grows bitter, joins a triad gang and meets a tragic end.
The Generation Gap Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- young man
- family relationships
- young
- singer
- man
- fight
- karate
- unhappy ending
- martial arts
- tragedy
- gangster
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
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- purity
- parents
- love
- coming of age
- bad influence
The Generation Gap Cast & Characters
Ti Lung leads the cast as Ling Hsiao, with Lu Ti as Ling Yuan-Neng and Gam Tin-Chue as Party guest. Directed by Chang Cheh; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chang Cheh
- Ti Lung as Ling Hsiao
- Lu Ti as Ling Yuan-Neng
- Gam Tin-Chue as Party guest
- Yang Chi-Ching as Xin Zhen-Qiang
Also Starring in The Generation Gap
· 9 more- David Chiang Da-Wei Ling Hsi
- Chiang Tao Xiao Zhou
- Huang Pei-Chih Hu Bing
- Dean Shek Tin Club waiter
- Ricky Hui Koon-Ying Xi's classmate
- Alexander Fu Sheng Ah Qiang
- Lin Jing Cindy's mother
- Kong Ling Yun-Ling
- Agnes Chan Mei-Ling Cindy Xin
More from Chang Cheh
More films directed by Chang Cheh: Journey to the West, Shanghai 13, The Nine Demons and Death Ring.
The Generation Gap Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Generation Gap.
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The Generation Gap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Generation Gap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Generation Gap?
The Generation Gap runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was The Generation Gap released?
The Generation Gap was released on April 20, 1973.
Who directed The Generation Gap?
The Generation Gap was directed by Chang Cheh.
More films by Chang Cheh Who is in the cast of The Generation Gap?
The Generation Gap stars Ti Lung as Ling Hsiao, Lu Ti as Ling Yuan-Neng and Gam Tin-Chue as Party guest, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Generation Gap have a post-credit scene?
No. The Generation Gap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Generation Gap in?
The original language of The Generation Gap is Chinese.
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