The Bitter Tea of General Yen(1933)
They found a love they dared not touch!
The Bitter Tea of General Yen Synopsis
Shanghai, China, the 1920s. In the midst of a bloody civil war, General Yen, a ruthless warlord, rescues Megan Davis —who was about to marry a missionary— from certain death amid the chaos.
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Frank Capra, released on January 6, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori and Walter Connolly. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Grace Zaring Stone, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Producers:
- Frank Capra
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- W. Franke Harling
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bitter Tea of General Yen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Megan
Nils Asther
as General Yen
Toshia Mori
as Mah-Li
Walter Connolly
as Jones
Gavin Gordon
as Bob
Lucien Littlefield
as Mr. Jackson
Richard Loo
as Captain Li
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Miss Reed
Emmett Corrigan
as Bishop Harkness
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Grace Zaring Stone and Edward E. Paramore Jr., produced by Frank Capra.
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 106 ratings.
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bitter Tea of General Yen online?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
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The main cast of The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori, Walter Connolly and Gavin Gordon. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bitter Tea of General Yen released?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen was released on January 6, 1933 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Bitter Tea of General Yen worth watching?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.