The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
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- Approved
- 2h 38min
- Biography, Drama
- 19 Dec 1958 (West Germany)
- Movie
A tenacious British woman becomes a missionary and runs an inn for travelling merchants in China during the Japanese invasion and the tumultuous years leading up to the Second World War.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Ingrid Bergman | ... |
Gladys Aylward
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| Curd Jürgens | ... |
Capt. Lin Nan
(as Curt Jurgens)
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| Robert Donat | ... |
The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
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Michael David | ... |
Hok-A
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| Athene Seyler | ... |
Jeannie Lawson
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| Ronald Squire | ... |
Sir Francis Jamison
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| Moultrie Kelsall | ... |
Dr. Robinson
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| Richard Wattis | ... |
Mr. Murfin
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Peter Chong | ... |
Yang
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| Tsai Chin | ... |
Sui-Lan
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Edith Sharpe | ... |
Secretary at China Inland Mission
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Joan Young | ... |
Sir Francis' Cook
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Lian-Shin Yang | ... |
Woman with Baby
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Noel Hood | ... |
Miss Thompson
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| Burt Kwouk | ... |
Li
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Chris Adcock | ... |
Russian Soldier (uncredited)
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Frank Blaine | ... |
Madman (uncredited)
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Alexis Bobrinskoy | ... |
Russian Fireman (uncredited)
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| Edwina Carroll | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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Christopher Chen | ... |
Tax Collector (uncredited)
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Lin Chen | ... |
Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)
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David Goh | ... |
Japanese Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Frank Goh | ... |
Timothy (uncredited)
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Ursula Granville | ... |
Missionary (uncredited)
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George Holdcroft | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Ronald Kyaing | ... |
Young Lin (uncredited)
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Judith Lai | ... |
Sixpence (uncredited)
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Ronald Lee | ... |
Chief Muleteer (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Louise Lin | ... |
Mai Da (uncredited)
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Jack Mandeville | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Alf Mangan | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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| Richard Marner | ... |
Russian Soldier (uncredited)
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André Mikhelson | ... |
Russian Commissar (uncredited)
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Stanislaw Mikula | ... |
Russian Conductor (uncredited)
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Aung Min | ... |
Buddhist Priest (uncredited)
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| Mitch Mitchell | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Philip Needs | ... |
Little boy on train, (uncredited)
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Myo Toon | ... |
Chinese Soldier / Mountain Bandit / Prison Guard (uncredited)
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Michael Wee | ... |
Mandarin's Aide (uncredited)
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Vincent Wong | ... |
Chinese Captain (uncredited)
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Woffles Wu | ... |
Orphan Boy (uncredited)
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Ye-Min | ... |
Bai-Bao (uncredited)
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| Ric Young | ... |
Bit part (uncredited)
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Zed Zakari | ... |
Chief Prison Guard Reporting Riot (uncredited)
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Stanley Zevic | ... |
Russian Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Robson | ||
Written by
| Isobel Lennart | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alan Burgess | ... | (novel "The Small Woman") |
Produced by
| Buddy Adler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Malcolm Arnold | ||
Cinematography by
| Freddie Young | ... | director of photography (as F.A. Young) |
Editing by
| Ernest Walter | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Elliott | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Nora Roberts | ||
Art Direction by
| John Box | ||
| Geoffrey Drake | ||
Costume Design by
| Margaret Furse | ||
Makeup Department
| John O'Gorman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Cecil F. Ford | ... | production manager |
| James E. Newcom | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Middlemas | ... | assistant director |
| Peter Yates | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Graysmark | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Colin Grimes | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Mickey Lennon | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
| Peter Melrose | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bill Cook | ... | boom operator |
| J.B. Smith | ... | sound mixer |
| Gerry Turner | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Hickey | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| John Streeter | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Peter Melrose | ... | matte artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Walker | ... | camera operator (as Bob Walker) |
| Dennis Fraser | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Fox Rogers | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Joe Powell | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Malcolm Arnold | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angela Martelli | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jung-En Liu | ... | technical advisor |
| Phyllis Cornell | ... | stand-in: Ingrid Bergman (uncredited) |
| Doreen Landry | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1959) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E. (1959) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1959) (France) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1965) (United States) (tv)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- CBS / Fox Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Fox Video (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Fox Video (1994) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Fox Video (1995) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- CinéCinémas (1998) (France) (tv) (French subtitles)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (CinemaScope is the Registered Trademark of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
All her life Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the money to send herself to a poor, remote village. There she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as "foot inspector", advising the local Mandarin. and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. But Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.
Written by A.L.Beneteau |
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| Taglines | BACK AGAIN - INGRID BERGMAN in her greatest role See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the final film of Robert Donat, who died during its making. In the scene in which he is saying goodbye to Gladys as the elders prepare to take their leave of the city, he says, as though he was prophesying his death, "I fear we shall never see each other again." See more » |
| Goofs | The captain is talking with Gladys and says that someone will listen to anything for an extra bowl of rice. The story takes place in northern China and rice is only eaten in southern China. Noodles made from wheat was the mainstay of the Chinese diet in the north. Later in the film it appears Gladys takes a serving of rice from a large pot, and lastly on the journey with the children they come across some uncooked rice which Gladys picks it up. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Ingrid (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | THE CHILDREN'S MARCHING SONG (THIS OLD MAN) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening title card reads: "This story is based upon the life of Gladys Aylward, a woman of our time, who was, and is dedicated to the simple, joyful and rare belief that we are all responsible for each other." See more » |
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[Robert Donat's final line in his final film]
The Mandarin: We shall not see each other again, I think. Farewell, Jen-Ai. See more » |