The Thunderstorm
| The Thunderstorm | |
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Film poster of the 1970s re-release version | |
| Traditional Chinese | 雷雨 |
| Simplified Chinese | 雷雨 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Léi Yǔ |
| Jyutping | Leoi4 Jyu2 |
| Directed by | Ng Wui |
| Screenplay by | Ching Kong |
| Based on | Thunderstorm by Cao Yu |
| Produced by | Au Ming-gau |
| Starring | Bruce Lee Yin Pak Cheung Ying Kong Duen-yee |
| Cinematography | Suen Lun |
| Edited by | Choi Cheong |
| Music by | Wu Dajiang |
Production company | Wa Kiu Film Company |
| Distributed by | Tai Sang Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
The Thunderstorm is a 1957 Hong Kong historical drama film starring Bruce Lee and directed by Ng Wui. The film is based on the play of the same name by Chinese dramatist Cao Yu. Originally filmed and released in Cantonese in 1957, The Thunderstorm was dubbed into Mandarin for re-release during the 1970s in Hong Kong when Bruce Lee shot to superstardom during the time when Mandarin films dominated Hong Kong cinema.
The film is also known as Thunder and Rain and Leiyu.