The Inn of the Sixth Happiness(1958)
“BACK AGAIN - INGRID BERGMAN in her greatest role”
Overview
All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn to send herself to a poor, remote village. There, she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as 'foot inspector', advising the local Mandarin, and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.
Director
Mark Robson
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Ingrid Bergman
as Gladys Aylward
Curd Jürgens
as Capt. Lin Nan
Burt Kwouk
as Li
Robert Donat
as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
Tsai Chin
as Sui-Lan
Richard Wattis
as Mr. Murfin
Athene Seyler
as Jeannie Lawson
Ronald Squire
as Sir Francis Jamison
Michael David
as Hok-A
Peter Chong
as Yang
Joan Young
as Sir Francis' cook
Noel Hood
as Miss Thompson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
2h 34m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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What is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness about?▼
All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn to send herself to a poor, remote village. There, she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as 'foot inspector', advising the local Mandarin, and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.
Who directed The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?▼
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness was directed by Mark Robson and released in 1958. It is a war, drama film.
How long is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?▼
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
Who stars in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?▼
The cast of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness includes Ingrid Bergman as Gladys Aylward, Curd Jürgens as Capt. Lin Nan, Burt Kwouk as Li, Robert Donat as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng, Tsai Chin as Sui-Lan and more.
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