The Thunderstorm is a 1957 Hong Kong drama film directed by Ng Wui and starring Bruce Lee based on the play Thunderstorm 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 Lee shot to superstardom during the time when Mandarin films dominated Hong Kong cinema.
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The Thunderstorm | |
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![]() Film poster of the 1970s re-release version | |
Traditional | 雷雨 |
Simplified | 雷雨 |
Mandarin | Léi Yǔ |
Cantonese | Leoi4 Jyu2 |
Directed by | Ng Wui |
Screenplay by | Ching Kong |
Based on | Thunderstorm by Cao Yu |
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 | 14 March 1957 (1957-03-14) |
Running time | 124 minutes |
Country | Hong Kong |
Language | Cantonese |
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