The Golden Cat
Originally released in 1961. The Golden Cat is a adventure/drama film. directed by Lung To.
Starring Yam Kim-Fai, Law Yim-Hing, and Bing-Yee Yam
Synopsis
Scholar Yuen Man-lung leads a double life as Vigilante Golden Cat. Yuen is separated from his lover Tso Oi-lan by her snobbish father who promises her to Tsui Tai-fei, son of the magistrate and incriminates him as the wanted burglar. Yuen sneaks out of prison and wreaks havoc in Golden Cat's name; the exasperated magistrate has to release him. Before leaving for the imperial exams with the runaway Oi-lan, Yuen stages one final heist for his friend's sake. The officials trail Golden Cat to his house where his nocturnal costume is retrieved. His father is arrested as the criminal. Drawing a plan up her sleeves, Oi-lan's sister Oi-ling whisks the elder out of the execution ground. Despite failing at the exams presided over by corrupt examiners, Yuen saves the emperor on his homecoming journey, and returns triumphant as a duke.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Golden Cat about?
Scholar Yuen Man-lung leads a double life as Vigilante Golden Cat. Yuen is separated from his lover Tso Oi-lan by her snobbish father who promises her to Tsui Tai-fei, son of the magistrate and inc...
Who directed The Golden Cat?
The Golden Cat was directed by Lung To.
How long is The Golden Cat?
The Golden Cat has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Golden Cat released?
The Golden Cat was released on July 5, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Golden Cat?
The main cast of The Golden Cat includes Yam Kim-Fai, Law Yim-Hing, Bing-Yee Yam, Cheung Sang, Hui Ying-Sau.