Pursuit
Originally released in 1972. Pursuit is a drama/action film. directed by Cheng Kang. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elliot Ngok Wah, Huang Chin-feng, and Fan Mei-Sheng
Synopsis
Instructor Lin who is home from training the imperial troops for several years. He meets his wife and runs into his brother who has become a monk at the local temple. His superior Lord Gao, strangely decides to rape Lin's wife in the temple but Lin interrupts the crime. His brother is enraged and tries to kill Gao but Lin stops him with the help of Lin's training brother and old friend Lu who works for Gao. Lin is loyal to the Commissioner and will not do anything to harm his son. Once back at the Commissioner's house, Gao and Lu hatch a plan to discredit and eventually kill Lin all with the Commissioner's approval. The plan is put into motion and Lin is unjustly arrested for trespassing on imperial property.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Instructor Lin Chong
Huang Chin-feng
as Lin's Wife Mrs.Cheng / Chin Niang
Fan Mei-Sheng
as Monk Lu Zhi Shen
Paul Chun Pui
as Lu Chien
Kao Ming
as Master Kao
Yang Chi-Ching
as Commander Kao
Huang Tsung-Hsun
as Constable Tung Chao (Guard)
Chao Hsiung
as Constable Hsueh Pa
Lee Siu-Chung
as Mrs. Cheng's father
Tong Ching
as Jin Er
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pursuit about?
Instructor Lin who is home from training the imperial troops for several years. He meets his wife and runs into his brother who has become a monk at the local temple. His superior Lord Gao, strange...
Who directed Pursuit?
Pursuit was directed by Cheng Kang.
How long is Pursuit?
Pursuit has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Pursuit released?
Pursuit was released on January 6, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pursuit?
The main cast of Pursuit includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Huang Chin-feng, Fan Mei-Sheng, Paul Chun Pui, Kao Ming.