The Nine-Colored Deer movie poster

The Nine-Colored Deer

June 28, 1981 0h 25m 7.5/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1981. The Nine-Colored Deer is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Qian Jiajun. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ding Jianhua, Yang Chengchun, and Cheng Xiaohua

Synopsis

In ancient times, a Persian merchant gets lost in a windstorm. Suddenly a spiritual deer of nine colors appears to guide the man. Later on, the deer rescues a man drowning in a river. In exchange, the man promises not to reveal the deer's whereabouts. The man reaches an imperial palace. The king insists on hunting down the spiritual deer down to make clothes out of the deer skin. The man gives in to his greed and leads an army of warriors to the spot. He falls into the river again, hoping the deer will show up to rescue him. This time, all the warriors' arrows turn into dust and the man is drowned

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 28, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 0h 25m 25 minutes total
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User Rating 7.5/10 Great (18 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Shanghai Animation Film Studio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nine-Colored Deer about?

In ancient times, a Persian merchant gets lost in a windstorm. Suddenly a spiritual deer of nine colors appears to guide the man. Later on, the deer rescues a man drowning in a river. In exchange, ...

Who directed The Nine-Colored Deer?

The Nine-Colored Deer was directed by Qian Jiajun.

How long is The Nine-Colored Deer?

The Nine-Colored Deer has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).

When was The Nine-Colored Deer released?

The Nine-Colored Deer was released on June 28, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Nine-Colored Deer?

The main cast of The Nine-Colored Deer includes Ding Jianhua, Yang Chengchun, Cheng Xiaohua, Yu Ding.