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The World of Suzie Wong (1960)

Director: Richard Quine

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From Time Out Film Guide

Holden plays the aspiring young artist in Hong Kong who falls for a Chinese prostitute (Kwan), and despite major difficulties - like his loathing of her way of life, a poor script, and the restrictions that taste demanded of films in those days - their relationship flourishes for a while. But denied the chance of being honest about its subject, it soon degenerates into euphemistic soap opera, with vague gestures towards bohemianism and lukewarm titillation. Wisely, Quine seems to have devoted most of his attention to the Hong Kong locations.

Author: CPe

Time Out Film Guide

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Cast & crew

Director: Richard Quine

Producer: Hugh Perceval

Cast: William Holden, Nancy Kwan, Sylvia Syms, Michael Wilding, Laurence Naismith, Jackie Chan full cast

Duration: 129 mins


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