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The Generation Gap (1973)

Genre : Romance, Drama

Runtime : 1H 53M

Director : Chang Cheh

Synopsis

Ling Xi (David Chiang) is a rebellious youth whose liaison with underage girlfriend Cindy (Agnes Chan) is the spark which lights the eventual flame of his rebellion. Against the wishes of her parents, Ling Xi and Cindy move in together, and the two find a measure of bliss in their shared life. However, rumors circulate that Ling Xi is using Cindy as a means of financial support. After his brother Ling Zhao (Di Lung) returns Cindy to her parents, Ling Xi is branded an outcast. His anger only leads to spiraling bitterness, and finally employ in a triad gang which gives him the ability to release his frustration - which he does until the bitter end.

Actors

David Chiang
David Chiang
Ling Hsi
Agnes Chan Mei-Ling
Agnes Chan Mei-Ling
Cindy Xin
Ti Lung
Ti Lung
Ling Hsiao
Lo Dik
Lo Dik
Ling Yuan-Neng
Yang Chi-Ching
Yang Chi-Ching
Xin Zhen-Qiang
Lin Jing
Lin Jing
Cindy's mother
Kong Ling
Kong Ling
Yun-Ling
Gam Tin-Chue
Gam Tin-Chue
Party guest
Ricky Hui
Ricky Hui
Xi's classmate
Dean Shek
Dean Shek
Club waiter
Chiang Tao
Chiang Tao
Xiao Zhou
Alexander Fu Sheng
Alexander Fu Sheng
Ah Qiang
Huang Pei-Chih
Huang Pei-Chih
Hu Bing

Crews

Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Director
Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Writer
Runme Shaw
Runme Shaw
Producer
Kung Mu-To
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Wang Yong-Hua
Wang Yong-Hua
Sound
Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng
Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng
Art Direction
Li Kei
Li Kei
Costume Design
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer

Trailers and other movies

The Generation Gap 叛逆  (1973) **Official Trailer** by Shaw Brothers

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