The Lion City (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1960, The Lion City is a drama and romance film directed by Yi Sui, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Lion City (狮子城 in Chinese and “Bandar Raya Singapura” in Malay) tells the love story of Feng Ling, a rubber packer at a factory, and Shao Ming, who is the manager of the rubber factory. When Shao Ming learns that Feng Ling is the daughter of Cheong Ah Choy, he approaches Feng Ling and the two become friends and fall in love with each other. Their relationship goes through many challenges bringing them apart for some time but alas, fate brings them back together in the beautiful Lion City, with consent from their parents to get married. Lion City is the first Chinese film produced by Cathay-Keris in post-war Singapore. The film is highly valued today for its scenic panoramic shots of Singapore in the 1960s as well as references to the political conditions of the time. It is one of the few Chinese films shot from a Chinese perspective during a time when Malay films dominated the industry.
Who’s in it. The Lion City stars Orchid Wong as Feng Ling and Pan En as Shao Ming.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Lion City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion City (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion City worth watching?
- The Lion City holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion City?
- The Lion City stars Orchid Wong and Pan En.
- When was The Lion City released?
- The Lion City was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.