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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 38m
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7.2/10
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Ingrid Bergman, Robert Donat, and Curd Jürgens in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Mark Robson
  • Writers
    • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
    • Alan Burgess(novel "The Small Woman")
  • Stars
    • Ingrid Bergman
    • Robert Donat
    • Curd Jürgens
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  • Director
    • Mark Robson
  • Writers
    • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
    • Alan Burgess(novel "The Small Woman")
  • Stars
    • Ingrid Bergman
    • Robert Donat
    • Curd Jürgens
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    • 64User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman
    • Gladys Aylwardas Gladys Aylward
    Robert Donat
    Robert Donat
    • The Mandarin of Yang Chengas The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
    Curd Jürgens
    Curd Jürgens
    • Capt. Lin Nanas Capt. Lin Nan
    • (as Curt Jurgens)
    Michael David
    • Hok-Aas Hok-A
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Jeannie Lawsonas Jeannie Lawson
    Ronald Squire
    Ronald Squire
    • Sir Francis Jamisonas Sir Francis Jamison
    Moultrie Kelsall
    Moultrie Kelsall
    • Dr. Robinsonas Dr. Robinson
    Richard Wattis
    Richard Wattis
    • Mr. Murfinas Mr. Murfin
    Peter Chong
    • Yangas Yang
    Tsai Chin
    Tsai Chin
    • Sui-Lanas Sui-Lan
    Edith Sharpe
    • Secretary at China Inland Missionas Secretary at China Inland Mission
    Joan Young
    • Sir Francis' Cookas Sir Francis' Cook
    Lian-Shin Yang
    • Woman with Babyas Woman with Baby
    Noel Hood
    • Miss Thompsonas Miss Thompson
    • (as Noël Hood)
    Burt Kwouk
    Burt Kwouk
    • Lias Li
    Chris Adcock
    • Russian Soldieras Russian Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Blaine
    • Madmanas Madman
    • (uncredited)
    Alexis Bobrinskoy
    • Russian Firemanas Russian Fireman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Robson
    • Writers
      • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
      • Alan Burgess(novel "The Small Woman")
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    • Trivia
      Final film of Robert Donat. NOTE: He died during its making. In the scene where 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."
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      [Robert Donat's final line in his final film]

      The Mandarin: We shall not see each other again, I think. Farewell, Jen-Ai.

    • 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."
    • Connections
      Featured in Ingrid (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      THE CHILDREN'S MARCHING SONG (THIS OLD MAN)
      Traditional (Arranged by Malcolm Arnold)

      Sung by Ingrid Bergman and a children's chorus

    User reviews64

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    10/10
    A moving, inspirational film
    I show this film in my classes on leadership. Though some may find it "corny" or condescending, it is a fine and "human" portrayal of how stubbornness, faith, and a sense of justice can lead one toward great acts of courage. It's also simply an extremely interesting story. I understand that the real Gladys Aylward, on whose life the film is based, was embarrassed by the fictional "love story" portion of the film. I'm not sure why I read so many negative reactions to the film. The depictions of how Aylward inspires those around her are timeless. The three main actors, Ingrid Bergman, Robert Donat, and Kurt Jurgens, put in excellent and nuanced performances. Ms. Bergman is at her most beautiful in this film, conveying so much meaning simply with a glance. My Chinese students tend to like the film very much. Perhaps the finest scene occurs when Jen Ai (Aylward's Chinese name in the film) goes to the village to persuade the mothers to unbind their daughters' feet. So many of my students didn't even know about this cruel practice.
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    • Jan 20, 2005

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1958 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Mandarin
      • Russian
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Die Herberge zur sechsten Glückseligkeit
    • Filming locations
      • Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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