Lee kuan yew movie 1965

The grand masters insights on china, united states, and the world. It stars qi yuwu, deanna yusoff, joanne peh, james seah, sezairi sezali, mike kasem, and lim kay tong as singapores founding prime minister lee kuan yew. Lee kuan yew announces singapores independence and assumes the position of prime minister of the new island nation a position he holds until 1990. Jul 30, 2015 at the same time, it is perhaps surprising that the actor playing lee kuan yew is not at all convincing. Aug 14, 2015 youve seen lky broke down during the announcement of separation from malaysia in 1965. Lee kuan yew was born in singapore on september 16, 1923, a thirdgeneration descendant of immigrants from chinas guangdong province.

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. And then of course there was lee kuan yew, looming large in the poster but such a nominal character in the film. The relationship postulated between the lee kuan yew autobiography and national. A man of his status might have been revered by many, there are also many dissidents who want to bring him down. Lee kuan yew gcmg ch spmj 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, commonly referred to by his initials lky, was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades. In shaw theatres 30 july 2015 thurs 1965 is a riveting dramatic. Subscribe 1965 movie clip lim kay tong as lee kuan yew. Youve seen lky broke down during the announcement of separation from malaysia in 1965. Lee kuan yew, founder of singapore, changing with times. Text of a talk by the prime minister lee kuan yew, received as a voicecast from london and broadcast by radio singapore on 9th july 1963 p.

Singapore movie 1965 wants to be important but falls far short. Jul 15, 2011 hong kongs little tony is about to face his toughest acting gig yet. Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in the movie 1965. I looked carefully at the lee kuan yew crying video from 1965. Memoirs of lee kuan yew 19231965 li guang yao hui yi lu1923. Lim kay tong plays mr lee kuan yew in 1965, but his speech scenes bear. Lee is recognised as the nations founding father, with the cou. Deanna yusoff, joanne peh, james seah, sezairi sezali, mike kasem, and lim kay tong as singapores founding prime minister lee kuan yew. On aug 9, 1965, towards the end of a press conference after singapore became independent, mr lee kuan yew said. A minor cabinet reshuffle was made on 24 september 1961. Veteran actor lim kay tong right, 60, will be playing the role of former singapore prime minister lee kuan yew left, pictured in a 2012 afp file photo in the upcoming film 1965. Apr 04, 2015 on 9th august 1965, singapore seperated from malaysia and gained its independence, prime minister lee kuan yew teared as he gave his landmark speech. Did lee kuan yew pretended to cry or was it genuine tears he is a politician after all, and a mas.

What lky said after he broke down in 1965 during the. Lee kuan yew, gcmg, ch, spmj born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, informally known by his initials lky, was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for more than three decades from 1959 to 1990, including through singapores independence from malaysia in 1965. In 1954 he formed the peoples action party, which won the first singapore general election five years later. Singapore became a selfgoverning state in 1959, merged with malaysia in 1963 and withdrew from the malayan federation to become an independent nation in 1965.

Veteran actor said he had to overcome cowardice to take on the role and quipped. This is the very fundamental principle on which singapore was raised. Find out how the tony leung playing lee kuan yew rumour came. Memoirs of lee kuan yew 19231965 li guang yao hui yi lu19231965, in traditional chinese, not in english kuan yew lee on.

Oct 08, 2014 veteran actor lim kay tong will be playing singapores founding prime minister lee kuan yew in the local movie 1965. According to asiaone, tony leung chiu wai will play the role of hardtalking, takenoprisoners, former minister mentor lee kuan yew lky. He is also widely recognised as the founding father of modern singapore. Singapore lee kuan yew, who turned a malarial island into a modern financial center with a first world skyline, is peering ahead again into this citystates future, this time with plans to. Codirector daniel yun tells us 10 things you never knew about. I looked carefully at the lee kuan yew crying video from 1965 and i cant believe what i. Singapores 1965 sacrifices a good story and history at the altar of. Eften referred tae as the faither o singapore or bi the initials lky, he wis the first prime meenister o the republic o singapore, govrenin for three decades.

Many may remember this theatre veteran for his role as sergeant alan leong in. Lim kay tong, mike kasem, sezairi sezali, james seah, deanna yusoff, sun yi. History of singapore holiday in singapore lee kuan yew straits settlements holiday in singapore lee kuan yew straits settlements. Lee kuan yew gcmg ch spmj 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, commonly referred to by his initials lky and sometimes referred to in his earlier years as harry lee, was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades. Aug 07, 2015 1965 to our nations dad, lee kuan yew touching original song. Mar 10, 2015 lee kuan yew, no stranger to controversy.

The discussions between the caucasian girl and mike kasems character served no purpose other than plating cheesy political rhetorics, which in turn added nothing to the story of 1965. If he was not called lee kuan yew, it would be hard to guess who it is. While he may have developed singapore from economic backwaters to a first world country, mr. Lim kay tong above plays mr lee kuan yew in 1965, but his speech scenes bear only a tenuous connection to the primary story. Often referred to as the father of singapore or by the initials lky, he was the first prime minister of the republic of singapore, governing for three decades. Feb 17, 2015 theatre veteran lim kay tong tackles the tough role of singapores exprime minister lee kuan yew in the upcoming movie 1965. Aug 17, 2019 ah, this is something that i can really answer. Lee kuan yew still had his fair share of controversies. Singapores founding prime minister lee kuan yew in the local movie 1965. Of lims casting as mr lee, mr david lee, vicechairman of singapore film society, says.

Whos perfect to play lee kuan yew in new spore movie. The first cabinet of singapore, was led by lee kuan yew, who was elected as prime minister. Lim will play our founding father in his 40s and 80s, which will be tough, as lim has some big shoes to fill. In films marking singapores 50th anniversary, we have seen the.

This picture was taken on the set of 1965, the day local swimming coach ang peng siong shot his cameo for the film. This movie was made using taxpayers money from mda grants. Lims role in the upcoming drama, which commemorates singapores 50th. Mar 19, 2020 lee kuan yew, born september 16, 1923, singaporedied march 23, 2015, singapore, politician and lawyer who was prime minister of singapore from 1959 to 1990.

Singapore prime minister, lee kuan yew taking questions in hong kong. Theatre veteran lim kay tong tackles the tough role of singapores exprime minister lee kuan yew in the upcoming movie 1965. I watched 1965 and it was a pretty shitty film coconuts. I asked the same question when after i read lee kuan yews biography and watching the youtube video. During his long rule, singapore became the most prosperous nation in southeast asia. He will share his thoughts on this film, and why he got his family members, his team of coaches and staff to watch. Oct 08, 2014 the movie, titled 1965, is about a pivotal moment in singapores historyher independence, and what came after. Lee kuan yew born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923 23 mairch 2015, gcmg, ch, wis a singaporean politeecian. The film was released to commemorate singapores fifty years of independence.

The new paper picks out three local actors who could portray mr lee kuan yew in the movie 1965. Tony leung cast to play lee kuan yew in 1965 flick cnn. An explosion at an arkansas missile plant kills 53. The muchanticipated casting of veteran actor lim kay tong as lee kuan yew in the local movie 1965 has materialised in the following scene at the 1965 separation press conference. It was formed on 5 june 1959, after securing a landslide victory in the 1959 general election. As the cofounder and first secretarygeneral of the peoples. Lee kuan yew, gcmg, ch born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923, is a singaporean politician. Its not a biopic, howeverlee kuan yew is only one of the historic characters featured in the film. Heres the 1965 movie trailer showing lim kay tong as lee. During his long rule, singapore became the mostprosperous country in southeast asia. At bus stops all over the country, lim kay tong, who plays lee kuan yew in the film. I looked carefully at the lee kuan yew crying video from 1965 and i cant believe what i saw.

But it failed miserably because movie producers forget that her biography can be boring to many audience. Lim kay tong to portray lee kuan yew in sg50 film todayonline. The movie, titled 1965, is about a pivotal moment in singapores. Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in the movie. Watch lim kay tong play lee kuan yew in the upcoming movie 1965. Lee kuan yew was the prime minster of singapore from 1959 to 1990, making him the longestserving pm in history. Actor lim kay tong reenacts the scene in the upcoming movie 1965. Kuan yew lee was born on september 16, 1923 in singapore as harry lee kuan yew. Mar 03, 2008 singapore prime minister, lee kuan yew taking questions in hong kong. Singapore separates from malaysia and becomes independent. In the end, the movie reminded me a little of the recent chinese propaganda movies celebrating the origins of the communist party. Actor lim kay tong overcomes cowardice to play founding. Mar 10, 2015 i looked carefully at the lee kuan yew crying video from 1965 and i cant believe what i saw. Lim kay tong, mike kasem, sezairi sezali, james seah, deanna yusoff, sun yi en little girl, qi yuwu, randy ang, ng say.