King Cat (1967): Cast & Plot
King Cat is a 1967 adventure action film directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung, starring Chang Yi as Zhan Zhao, King Cat, Ching Miao and Lo Lieh. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Hsu Tseng-Hung
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King Cat About?
The premise of King Cat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the film, Chang Yi portrays Chan Chao, a righteous knight who repeatedly foils Minister Peng’s schemes to murder the esteemed Judge Pao Cheng. Opposite him, Lo Lieh delivers a formidable performance as the malevolent henchman serving Minister Peng, creating a relentless cat‑and‑mouse struggle.
King Cat Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- kidnapping
- bodyguard
- palace intrigue
- rapist
- booby trap
- murder mystery
- pride
- ensemble
- wuxia
- based on novel
King Cat Cast & Characters
Chang Yi leads the cast as Zhan Zhao, King Cat, with Ching Miao as Judge Pao and Lo Lieh as Hua Chong, Variegated Butterfly. Directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hsu Tseng-Hung
- Chang Yi as Zhan Zhao, King Cat
- Ching Miao as Judge Pao
- Lo Lieh as Hua Chong, Variegated Butterfly
- Helen Ma Hoi-Lun as Empress Pang
Also Starring in King Cat
· 12 more- Tien Shun Grand Tutor
- Chin Feng Emperor
- Kiu Chong Bai Yutang, Brocaded Mouse
- Ku Wen-Chung Han Zhang, Underground Mouse
- Huang Tsung-Hsun Xu Qing, Mountain Mouse
- Ngai Ping-Ngo Jiang Ping, Underwater Mouse
- Pat Ting Hung Ding Yuehua
- Yang Chi-Ching Lu Fang, Skyward Mouse
- Carrie Ku Mei Princess Yongan
- Gam Tin-Chue Servant
- Wu Ma
- Fang Mian Master Gongsun
More from Hsu Tseng-Hung
More films directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung: One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers, Swordsman at Large, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman and The Invincible Sword.
King Cat Plot Summary
What happens in King Cat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the Song dynasty, the film opens with the upright Bao Zheng [Ching Miao] passing judgment on Pang Yu for embezzlement and ordering his execution. Enraged, the grand tutor Pang Ji [Tien Shun] schemes vengeance and sends assassins to avenge his son’s death. A chivalrous officer, Zhan Zhao, the “Southern Hero” [Chang Yi], steps in to rescue Bao Zheng, and the emperor [Chin Feng] bestows upon him the prestigious title King Cat. This audacious honor sparks fierce jealousy in Bai Yutang [Kiu Chong], the “Brocade-Coated Rat”, who travels to Kaifeng, the capital, to challenge Zhan Zhao.
Full summary
The whole story of King Cat, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know King Cat?
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 awarded the prestigious title "King Cat"?
King Cat Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Qi xia wu yi” and “七侠五义”.
- Also known as
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- Qi xia wu yi
- 七侠五义
- 7 ยอดพญายม
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King Cat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of King Cat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King Cat?
King Cat runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was King Cat released?
King Cat was released on May 11, 1967.
Who directed King Cat?
King Cat was directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung.
More films by Hsu Tseng-Hung Who is in the cast of King Cat?
King Cat stars Chang Yi as Zhan Zhao, King Cat, Ching Miao as Judge Pao and Lo Lieh as Hua Chong, Variegated Butterfly, among 16 credited actors.
Does King Cat have a post-credit scene?
No. King Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is King Cat in?
The original language of King Cat is Chinese.
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