The Generation Gap (1973)
Ling Xi (David Chiang) is a rebellious youth whose liaison with underage girlfriend Cindy (Agnes Chan) is the spark which lights the eventual flame of his rebellion. Against the wishes of her parents, Ling Xi and Cindy move in together, and the two find a measure of bliss in their shared life. However, rumors circulate that Ling Xi is using Cindy as a means of financial support. After his brother Ling Zhao (Di Lung) returns Cindy to her parents, Ling Xi is branded an outcast. His anger only leads to spiraling bitterness, and finally employ in a triad gang which gives him the ability to release his frustration - which he does until the bitter end.
Director: Chang Cheh
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David Chiang Da-Wei as Ling Hsi |
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Agnes Chan Mei-Ling as Cindy Xin |
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Ti Lung as Ling Hsiao |
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Lu Ti as Ling Yuan-Neng |
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Yang Chi-Ching as Xin Zhen-Qiang |
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Lin Jing as Cindy's mother |
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Kong Ling as Yun-Ling |
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Gam Tin-Chue as Party guest |
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Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Xi's classmate |
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Dean Shek Tin as Club waiter |
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Chiang Tao as Xiao Zhou |
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Alexander Fu Sheng as Ah Qiang |
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Huang Pei-Chih as Hu Bing |
| Directing | Chang Cheh | Director |
| Writing | Ni Kuang | Writer |
| Writing | Chang Cheh | Writer |
| Production | Runme Shaw | Producer |
| Camera | Kung Mu-To | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua | Sound |
| Art | Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Li Chi | Costume Design |
| Sound | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei | Original Music Composer |