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The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher

19745.51h 27m

Overview

This light-hearted action comedy hybrid-where crooks and cops work together to make a better Hong Kong - was hailed for its British humor and Italian style as well as its unique Chinese flavor. In fact, the Hong Kong Movie New named it "one of the most hilarious comedies among the Mandarin productions in recent years." Enjoy the fast-moving and funny tale of a pretty pickpocket tangling with jewel heists, wallet snatchings, and a drug trafficking ring.

Directed by Kuei Chih-Hung
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Top Cast

Tanny Tien-Ni

Tanny Tien-Ni

Anna Fang

Lau Luk-Wah

Lau Luk-Wah

Lin Ziqing

Pang Pang

Pang Pang

Cheng Ta-niu

Yang Chi-Ching

Yang Chi-Ching

Mr. Fang

Ouyang Sha-Fei

Ouyang Sha-Fei

Mrs. Fang

Tam Bing-Man

Tam Bing-Man

Niou's superior

Chan Shen

Chan Shen

Gangster

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Chan Mei-Hua

Nursery school worker

Lam Fung

Lam Fung

Ah Feng

Lu Wei

Lu Wei

Big boss

About The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher is a comedy, crime film released in 1974. Directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, it stars Tanny Tien-Ni, Lau Luk-Wah, Pang Pang. This light-hearted action comedy hybrid-where crooks and cops work together to make a better Hong Kong - was hailed for its British humor and Italian style as well as its unique Chinese flavor. In fact, the Hong Kong Movie New named it "one of the most hilarious comedies among the Mandarin productions in recent years." Enjoy the fast-moving and funny tale of a pretty pickpocket tangling with jewel heists, wallet snatchings, and a drug trafficking ring.

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