The Girl in the Bus (1965)
Bus Money dons various disguises on public buses to protect the defenceless from the bullies and receives heroic praise. Money meets Tai Ngau, a righteous journalist, when they bear witness to the callous response of Manager Mo to the death of his servant Ah-kwai. Tai writes to redress grievances of the deceased. When visiting the family of orphans, he chances on his kindred spirit giving the eldest daughter Ah-yin a gift of gold. Money exploits the weakness of Mo and her connection with his son Sze-fu to swindle a fortune out of the lewd man for the benefits of the fatherless children. Her rage grows learning that Mo's friend Fong Hak-sang has pulled off a lucrative fraud on returned overseas Chinese and forces Ah-yin to pledge herself in paying off her father's debts. Money, who has all kinds of tricks up her sleeve, teams up with Tai and gives Mo and Fong their comeuppance before setting off on her next mission.
Cast
- Pak Yan - Bus Money
- Kong Hon - Tai Ngau
- Ko Lo-Chuen - Lau Hak-to/ Manager Lau
- Lui Sek-kwai - Mo Sze-fu
- Ng Sau-fong - Ah-yin
- Lo Duen - Manager Mo
- Ng Tung - Old Chiu
- Ma Siu-Ying - Mrs Mo
- Leung Ming - Dai Pau Sing
- Lee Pang-Fei - Mr Fong
Screenplay
- Ching Yee (Original Story)
- Lo Duen (Screenplay)
- Mok Hong-See (Screenplay)
- Yeung Man (Screenplay)
Keywords
literary adaptation, class distinction, jane bond
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girl in the Bus about?
- Bus Money dons various disguises on public buses to protect the defenceless from the bullies and receives heroic praise. Money meets Tai Ngau, a righteous journalist, when they bear witness to the callous response of Manager Mo to the death of his servant Ah-kwai. Tai writes to redress grievances of the deceased. When visiting the family of orphans, he chances on his kindred spirit giving the eldest daughter Ah-yin a gift of gold. Money exploits the weakness of Mo and her connection with his son Sze-fu to swindle a fortune out of the lewd man for the benefits of the fatherless children. Her rage grows learning that Mo's friend Fong Hak-sang has pulled off a lucrative fraud on returned overseas Chinese and forces Ah-yin to pledge herself in paying off her father's debts. Money, who has all kinds of tricks up her sleeve, teams up with Tai and gives Mo and Fong their comeuppance before setting off on her next mission.
- Who directed The Girl in the Bus?
- The Girl in the Bus was directed by Mok Hong-See.
- Who stars in The Girl in the Bus?
- The Girl in the Bus stars Pak Yan, Kong Hon, Ko Lo-Chuen, Lui Sek-kwai, Ng Sau-fong, Lo Duen.
- How long is The Girl in the Bus?
- The Girl in the Bus has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Girl in the Bus?
- The Girl in the Bus is a Comedy, Drama film.