Dangerous Youth (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, Dangerous Youth is a drama film directed by Hsin Chi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Kueiyuan (Shi Ying) is a deliveryman for a cosmetics company. He is a womaniser and dreams of making a quick buck. He meets a romantic 20-year-old girl, Qingmei (Zheng Xiaofen), who feels trapped by her mother’s small restaurant and is eager to escape. Kueiyuan earns a commission fee by introducing Qingmei to a cabaret, run by Yuchan (Gao Xingzhi). Qingmei falls in love with Kueiyuan and sleeps with him. However, under pressure from Kueiyuan and Yuchan, Qingmei agrees to become a mistress to an old millionaire. Meanwhile, Yuchan seduces Kueiyuan and controls him with money and sex. When Qingmei discovers that she is pregnant by Kueiyuan, the latter demands an abortion. Qingmei runs away and hides. When Kueiyuan proposes marriage to Yuchan and is rejected by her, he finally realises that he is in love with Qingmei and goes out to look for her.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Youth stars Shih Ying as Kueiyuan and Zheng Xiaofen as Qingmei.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Youth (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Youth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dangerous Youth?
- Dangerous Youth stars Shih Ying and Zheng Xiaofen.
- When was Dangerous Youth released?
- Dangerous Youth was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.