The Great Devotion (1960): Cast
The Great Devotion is a 1960 drama starring Petrina Fung Bo-Bo as Chan Siu-Lok, Michael Lai Siu-Tin and Wong Oi-Ming. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Shan Luen Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Great Devotion About?
The premise of The Great Devotion without spoilers.
Chan Chi‑hong, a teacher, struggles to feed his wife Lee Yuk‑mei and their children after losing two jobs; his kids beg, the youngest dies, and he contracts tuberculosis while his manuscript is rejected. Pressured by loan sharks he considers suicide, but other parents' sacrifice spurs him to persevere, and his novel is published, bringing hope to the family.
The Great Devotion Cast & Characters
Petrina Fung Bo-Bo leads the cast as Chan Siu-Lok, with Michael Lai Siu-Tin as Chan Siu-Hong and Wong Oi-Ming as Chan Siu-Mei.
- Petrina Fung Bo-Bo as Chan Siu-Lok
- Michael Lai Siu-Tin as Chan Siu-Hong
- Wong Oi-Ming as Chan Siu-Mei
- Cheung Wood-Yau as Chan Chi-hong
Also Starring in The Great Devotion
· 25 more- Leung Chun-mut Chan Siu-Kin
- Helena Law Lan Mahjong pal
- Chor Yuen Kwok-Hung
- Lee Pang-Fei Cousin's husband
- Sze-Ma Wah-Lung Chow Tak-Wah
- Chan Lap-Ban
- Pak Yan Hok-Ping
- Fung Fung Money lender
- Pak Yin Lee Yuk-mei
- Wong Cho-San Kwok-Hung's father
- Lee Yuet-Ching Third Aunt
- Yeung Yip-Wang Teacher Lam
- Yip Ping Cousin
- Lam Siu
- Wong Hon
- Heung Hoi
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- Leung Suk-Hing Gwok-Hung's mother
- Yung Yuk-Yi Chi-Leun's mother
- Lee Keng-Ching Teacher
- Wong Hak
- Tu Ping Lok Chi-lon
- Man Leng Ma Man-Sam
- Yau Kei Yik-Ming
- Fung Wai-Man Mahjong pal
- Cheng Man-Ha Mahjong pal
The Great Devotion Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Love Cannot Read” and “可怜天下父母心”.
- Also known as
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- Love Cannot Read
- 可怜天下父母心
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The Great Devotion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Great Devotion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Great Devotion?
The Great Devotion runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Great Devotion released?
The Great Devotion was released on April 8, 1960.
Who is in the cast of The Great Devotion?
The Great Devotion stars Petrina Fung Bo-Bo as Chan Siu-Lok, Michael Lai Siu-Tin as Chan Siu-Hong and Wong Oi-Ming as Chan Siu-Mei, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Great Devotion have a post-credit scene?
No. The Great Devotion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Great Devotion in?
The original language of The Great Devotion is Cantonese.
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