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House of Traps (1982): Cast & Plot

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House of Traps is a 1982 action film directed by Chang Cheh, starring Hung San-Nam as Prince De Zhao / Constable, Ai Fei and Ngai Tim-Choi. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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House of Traps (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Chang Cheh
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Shaw Brothers
After the credits
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The story

What Is House of Traps About?

The premise of House of Traps without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

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House of Traps Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

House of Traps Cast & Characters

Hung San-Nam leads the cast as Prince De Zhao / Constable, with Ai Fei as Zhao Jue, Prince of Xiang Yang and Ngai Tim-Choi as Emperor Zhao Kuang Yin / Miao Tian Luk. Directed by Chang Cheh; 47 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Chang Cheh

More films directed by Chang Cheh: Journey to the West, Shanghai 13, The Nine Demons and Death Ring.

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Plot

House of Traps Plot Summary

What happens in House of Traps from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Prince Zhao is a corrupt figure who crafts a plan to revolt and take revenge on his uncle, the emperor Emperor Zhao Kuang Yin. To solidify his treachery, he gathers a roster of conspirators who pledge their loyalty to the cause and quietly places the entire list in the infamous House of Traps, a vault built to safeguard the realm’s most valuable items from bandits, rivals, and enemies alike. The House of Traps is more than a storage space—it is a labyrinth of hazards, with layered redundancies and clever mechanisms that even seasoned martial artists would struggle to navigate.

Full summary

The whole story of House of Traps, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know House of Traps?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the corrupt figure that plans a revolt against the emperor?
Details

House of Traps Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Chong xiao lou” and “沖宵樓”.

Also known as
  • Chong xiao lou
  • 沖宵樓
  • Дім пасток
  • 冲霄楼
  • Casa das Armadilhas
  • 충소루
  • จอมโหดวังมหากล

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House of Traps FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of House of Traps, each answered in a sentence.

How long is House of Traps?

House of Traps runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was House of Traps released?

House of Traps was released on January 9, 1982.

Who directed House of Traps?

House of Traps was directed by Chang Cheh.

More films by Chang Cheh

Who is in the cast of House of Traps?

House of Traps stars Hung San-Nam as Prince De Zhao / Constable, Ai Fei as Zhao Jue, Prince of Xiang Yang and Ngai Tim-Choi as Emperor Zhao Kuang Yin / Miao Tian Luk, among 47 credited actors.

Does House of Traps have a post-credit scene?

No. House of Traps has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is House of Traps in?

The original language of House of Traps is Chinese.

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