The Bitter Tea of General Yen
1933, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
They found a love they dared not touch!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 January 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Grace Zaring Stone, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen: quick answers
Is The Bitter Tea of General Yen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Bitter Tea of General Yen have a post-credits scene?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Bitter Tea of General Yen yet.
Which OTT platform is The Bitter Tea of General Yen on?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
If you liked The Bitter Tea of General Yen, try Shanghai Express, Dear John, Waterloo Bridge.
Who directed The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori.