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The Deformed (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film

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Released in 1960, The Deformed is a notable film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.

What it’s about. Nurse Leng Shuxian is forced by family circumstances to marry Long Yusheng (King Hu), a grossly disfigured Quasimodo with a heart of gold. Shuxian tries but is unable to accept his deformity and they remain a couple in name only. With the appearance of Yusheng's cousin, she has to make a choice between personal happiness and family duty. From the start, Loh's character and drove the action, evoking a great intensity of emotions along the way: suffering, resignation and loneliness. Loh was lauded as the "Queen of Tragedy" after her heart-wrenching portrayal in this film. Winner of two Golden Harvest Awards – for best screenplay and best black-and-white cinematography – at the 8th Asian Film Festival in 1961.

Who’s in it. The Deformed stars King Hu as Long Yusheng, Betty Loh Ti as Leng Shuxian, Ching Miao as Lung Bing-Hsun and Chiu Ming as Shao Kuo-Hsiung, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deformed page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Deformed (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deformed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Deformed?
The Deformed stars King Hu, Betty Loh Ti, Ching Miao, Chiu Ming and Hung Mei.
When was The Deformed released?
The Deformed was released in 1960.