Movie

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

“The price they pay when they come out of their secret garden and face the world in modern-day Hong Kong - makes this one of the screen's unforgettable experiences!”

★ 6.0(91)19551h 42m

Drama Romance

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Good to know

Director: Henry King
Release date: 1955-08-18
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing — trailer

About Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is a 1955 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Henry King, starring Jennifer Jones, William Holden and Torin Thatcher. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 91 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist revolution.

Cast

Jennifer Jones

Dr. Han Suyin

William Holden

Mark Elliott

Torin Thatcher

Humphrey Palmer-Jones

Isobel Elsom

Adeline Palmer-Jones

Murray Matheson

Dr. John Keith

Virginia Gregg

Anne Richards

Richard Loo

Robert Hung

Soo Yong

Nora Hung

Philip Ahn

Third Uncle

Jorja Curtright

Suzanne

Donna Martell

Suchen, Suyin's sister

Keye Luke

Lee Foo

Themes & keywords

war correspondentwidowchinese civil warromanceinterracial romancehong kongracismdoctorlove affairamerican abroadintercultural relationshipforeign correspondent1950scommunist chinamarried man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing in South Africa?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing on Netflix?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing stars Jennifer Jones, William Holden, Torin Thatcher, Isobel Elsom and Murray Matheson.

When did Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing come out?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is a 1955 movie directed by Henry King.

What genre is Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing?+

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing was directed by Henry King.