House of the Lute
1980, Cantonese. Directed by Lau Shing-Hon.
A young man takes a job as a house servant for a rich old man with an attractive younger wife and trouble ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 March 1980
- Original title
- 慾火焚琴
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lau Shing-Hon
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How long is House of the Lute?
House of the Lute runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is House of the Lute on?
House of the Lute isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 March 1980. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like House of the Lute?
If you liked House of the Lute, try The Surrender, The Transfiguration, Caged.
Who directed House of the Lute?
House of the Lute (1980) was directed by Lau Shing-Hon and stars Simon Yam, Herman Kwan Hoi-san, Chan Lap-ban.