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Still from The World of Suzie Wong — The World of Suzie Wong (1960) — Richard QuinePhotographed by Geoffrey Unsworth

Poster for The World of Suzie Wong

Richard Quine

The World of Suzie Wong

English / 1960 / 2h 6m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.23/5·1.5K ratings·379 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A Hong Kong prostitute tries modeling and falls for the artist who's painting her.

Included in
Hollywood Chinese
Position 15
Included in
August 2022
Position 91

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Quine

WriterJohn Patrick, Paul Osborn

CinematographerGeoffrey Unsworth

Composer

EditorBert Bates

ProducerHugh Perceval

Cast

Nancy Kwanas Suzie Wong

William Holdenas Robert Lomax

Sylvia Symsas Kay O’Neill

Michael Wildingas Ben Marlowe

Jacqueline Chanas Gwennie Lee

Laurence Naismithas O’Neill

Yvonne Shimaas Minnie Ho

Andy Hoas Ah Tong

Lier Hwangas Wednesday Lu

Bernard Cribbinsas Otis

Edwina Carrollas Mrs. Marlowe

Dervis Wardas British Sailor

Marian Spenceras Dinner Guest

Lionel Blairas Dancing Sailor

Michael Collins

The World of Suzie Wong (1960) | Criteria