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MUSIC . 1960 . 2h 14m . 7.5/10

The Wild, Wild Rose_

Grace Chang delivers an eye-opening performance as a lusty nightclub singer climbing the social ladder in seedy Wanchai. Borrowing story and song elements from Georges Bizet’s CARMEN, this Wong Tin-Lam directed musical has flair and polish to rival Hollywood, and a superstar leading lady that would any film industry would have a tough time matching! A key film from the celebrated Cathay Film Studios.

Starring Grace Chang, Chang Yang, Wang Lai
7.5/10
Rating
2h 14m
Runtime
1960
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Grace Chang delivers an eye-opening performance as a lusty nightclub singer climbing the social ladder in seedy Wanchai. Borrowing story and song elements from Georges Bizet’s CARMEN, this Wong Tin-Lam directed musical has flair and polish to rival Hollywood, and a superstar leading lady that would any film industry would have a tough time matching! A key film from the celebrated Cathay Film Studios.

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Cast
Grace Chang stars as Deng Zijia in The Wild, Wild Rose.
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Year context
The Wild, Wild Rose was released 66 years ago in 1960.
Overview
Grace Chang delivers an eye-opening performance as a lusty nightclub singer climbing the social ladder in seedy Wanchai. Borrowing story and song elements fr...
The Wild, Wild Rose is a Music film with a runtime of 2h 14m.

CAST (20)

Grace Chang
Grace Chang
Deng Zijia
Chang Yang
Chang Yang
Liang Hanhua
Wang Lai
Wang Lai
Shao Xueli (Shirley)
Tin Ching
Tin Ching
Xiao Liu
Su Feng
Su Feng
Wu Suxin
Shen Yun
Shen Yun
Li Meimei
Liu En-Jia
Liu En-Jia
Fatty Lin
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Hanhua’s mom
Tang Ti
Tang Ti
One Eyed Dragon/Cyclops
Ma Lik
Ma Lik
Musician
LT
Lui Tat
Old Wang
Ma Hsiao-Nung
Ma Hsiao-Nung
Old Wang's wife
Hsieh Chih
Hsieh Chih
Liang's friend
Chu Gam
Chu Gam
Policeman
Tsang Choh-Lam
Tsang Choh-Lam
Hotel clerk
King Pai-Chien
King Pai-Chien
Waiter
Cheung Sek-Aau
Cheung Sek-Aau
Thug
Yi Fung
Yi Fung
Nightclub patron
Gam Tin-Chue
Gam Tin-Chue
Nightclub patron
Chai Lam
Chai Lam
Nightclub patron

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
134 min (2h 14m)
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Wild, Wild Rose about?
Grace Chang delivers an eye-opening performance as a lusty nightclub singer climbing the social ladder in seedy Wanchai. Borrowing story and song elements from Georges Bizet’s CARMEN, this Wong Tin-Lam directed musical has flair and polish to rival Hollywood, and a superstar leading lady that would any film industry would have a tough time matching! A key film from the celebrated Cathay Film Studios.
How long is The Wild, Wild Rose?
The Wild, Wild Rose has a runtime of 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Who stars in The Wild, Wild Rose?
The cast of The Wild, Wild Rose includes Grace Chang, Chang Yang, Wang Lai, Tin Ching, Su Feng.
What is the rating of The Wild, Wild Rose?
The Wild, Wild Rose has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Music
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