A Night in Hong Kong (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, A Night in Hong Kong is a romance film directed by Yasuki Chiba, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Romantic melodrama set in contemporary Hong Kong, Japan and Laos. Hiroshi Tanaka (Takarada) is a Japanese journalist on assignment in Hong Kong who meets and falls in love with Wu Li Hung (Ming). He proposes to Wu Li but she rejects him because of her distaste for mixed marriages (her mother was Japanese but deserted her family and returned to Japan during WWII). Tanaka locates Wu Li’s mother and unsuccessfully tries to reunite them, but eventually Wu Li accepts his proposal. A joyous Tanaka flies off to Laos to finish an assignment but on the eve of his wedding he is killed there.
Who’s in it. A Night in Hong Kong stars Akira Takarada as Hiroshi Tanaka, Lucilla Yu Ming as Wu Li Hung, Yōko Tsukasa as Keiko Kimura and Mitsuko Kusabue as Yu Lan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night in Hong Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Night in Hong Kong tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night in Hong Kong (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Night in Hong Kong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Night in Hong Kong?
- A Night in Hong Kong stars Akira Takarada, Lucilla Yu Ming, Yōko Tsukasa, Mitsuko Kusabue and Rumiko Sasa.
- When was A Night in Hong Kong released?
- A Night in Hong Kong was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.