The Great Devotion (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, The Great Devotion is a drama film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Poor teacher Chan Chi-hong, his wife Lee Yuk-mei and their five children survive on his meagre pay. When he is laid off by two schools in a row, the family runs into difficulties. The children resort to begging on the streets to pay the mother's medical bills. Turning to writing, Chan's novel fails to find a publisher and, worse still, he comes down with tuberculosis. Dealt a further blow by the death of the youngest daughter and the pressures from the loan sharks, Chan contemplates killing himself and his family but changes his mind when he witnesses the sacrifices made by other parents for their children. He vows to be a dutiful father and tries his best to overcome their adversities. His novel is finally published and sells well. Through thick and thin, the family at last sees the light at the end of the tunnel.
Who’s in it. The Great Devotion stars Pak Yin as Lee Yuk-mei, Cheung Wood-Yau as Chan Chi-hong, Michael Lai Siu-Tin as Chan Siu-Hong and Fung Bo-bo as Chan Siu-Lok, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Devotion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Devotion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Devotion (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Devotion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Great Devotion?
- The Great Devotion stars Pak Yin, Cheung Wood-Yau, Michael Lai Siu-Tin, Fung Bo-bo and Leung Chun-mut.
- When was The Great Devotion released?
- The Great Devotion was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.