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The Deformed
Nurse Leng Shuxian is forced by family circumstances to marry Long Yusheng (King Hu), a grossly disfigured Quasimodo with a heart of gold. Shuxian tries but is unable to accept his deformity and they remain a couple in name only. With the appearance of Yusheng's cousin, she has to make a choice between personal happiness and family duty. From the start, Loh's character and drove the action, evoking a great intensity of emotions along the way: suffering, resignation and loneliness. Loh was lauded as the "Queen of Tragedy" after her heart-wrenching portrayal in this film. Winner of two Golden Harvest Awards – for best screenplay and best black-and-white cinematography – at the 8th Asian Film Festival in 1961.
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Plot Summary
A scientist working on a new invention is murdered by his deformed servant, who then takes on his identity. The servant's sinister plans are complicated when the scientist's wife and a detective become suspicious. The film follows the unfolding mystery as they try to uncover the truth behind the scientist's disappearance and the imposter.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'The Deformed' (1960) is extremely scarce, making it a largely forgotten or obscure film in cinema history. Given its limited release and the era it was produced, contemporary reviews are difficult to find, and its legacy appears to be minimal.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks significant critical commentary due to its obscurity.
Generally considered a minor entry in the horror genre of its time.
Details regarding audience reception are not readily available.
Google audience: Due to the film's extreme obscurity, there is no accessible data on Google user reviews or specific audience sentiments regarding 'The Deformed'.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by A.R.D. Khan, who also starred in it and is known for his work in Pakistani cinema, often in horror and mystery genres.
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