Wu Yonggang

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Wu Yonggang

Born November 28, 1907 · Shanghai, China

Died December 16, 1982 · aged 75

Wu Yonggang was born in Shanghai in 1907, but was considered a native of his ancestral home Wu County, Jiangsu in Chinese convention. Wu Yonggang was one of the major leftist film directors of pre-Communist China. For the early part of his career, Wu was a set designer with Dazhonghua Baihe, before transferring to the Shaw Brothers' Tianyi Film Company. He was eventually noticed by Shi Dongshan at…

Known For

The Jade HairpinThe Jade Hairpin · 1962
The Jade Hairpin
1962
MovieMusicRomance
Melancholy HatredMelancholy Hatred · 1938
Melancholy Hatred
1938
MovieDramaRomance
Yue Fei, A National HeroYue Fei, A National Hero · 1940
Yue Fei, A National Hero
1940
MovieDrama
Based on the life of Yue Fei, a Chinese military general who lived during the Southern Song dynasty and considered a national hero of China.
Evening RainEvening Rain · 1980
Evening Rain
7.41980
MovieDrama
At the tail end of the Cultural Revolution, Qiu Shi, a poet who has been in prison for six years, is transferred elsewhere by boat under the guard of two officers. During transit, he meets a series of passengers, who have also faced hardships in recent times.
The GoddessThe Goddess · 1934
The Goddess
7.81934
MovieDrama
A young prostitute, who is trying to give her infant son a good start in life, must contend with a coercive pimp and the prejudices of others.
Chinese Princess Snow WhiteChinese Princess Snow White · 1940
Chinese Princess Snow White
1940
MovieDramaFantasy
Live action adaptation of Snow White fairy tale.
Hasen and JiamilaHasen and Jiamila · 1955
Hasen and Jiamila
1955
MovieDramaRomance
Hasan and Kamila, natives of Xinjiang, one of China's provinces, have loved each other for a long time. But many obstacles stand in the way of their happiness. The fact is that the son of a local wealthy man has decided to take Kamila as his wife against her will. It is difficult to fight such an all-powerful rival! And the heroes have to leave their native places and hide from their pursuers for a long time. Having joined the ranks of the People's Liberation Army, Hasan fights for lasting happiness not only for himself, but for his entire people.
Little AngelLittle Angel · 1935
Little Angel
6.01935
Movie
Silent film, with musical accompaniment. Originally released as a silent motion picture in 1935. Directed by Wu Yonggang,

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Rouge TearsRouge Tears · 1938
Rouge Tears
1938
MovieDrama
This sound film remake of The Goddess (1934) was headlined by Hu Die, who found stardom at the same time as Ruan Lingyu. Henry Lai Hang and Zhang Zhizhi reprised their roles from the earlier film. The first half of the story follows The Goddness but the second half references Bu Wanchang’s Love and Duty (1931) and King Vidor’s American film Stella Dallas (1937) with additional plots of the heroine’s post-prison story. After years of separation, she hesitates whether to reunite with her son. This new version poses a bigger challenge to a mother’s love and pushes towards the completion of her fate. The characters use dialogue to express their pain and connection, which strengthens the dramatic dilemma and makes the film more straightforward than its predecessor. Hu Die possesses a sort of allure that shows the sadness, shame, and will of a common woman from middle age to old age.

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