What is the duration of Return of the Dead?

The duration of Return of the Dead is 98 mins.

What is the original language of Return of the Dead?

The original language of Return of the Dead is Chinese.

Who directed Return of the Dead?

Return of the Dead was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.

Which studio made Return of the Dead?

Return of the Dead was produced by Shaw Brothers.

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Q: Does Return of the Dead have end credit scenes?

Return of the Dead does not have end credit scenes.

Horror

Fantasy

Runtime

98 mins

Language

Chinese

In an eerie asylum, three inmates each recount a macabre tale. The first follows a married couple whose wish‑granted desire turns disastrous, teaching them to beware of what they ask for. The second features a naked female spirit who rises from a watery grave to exact revenge. The third tells of a prostitute who returns from death as a vengeful ghost.

Shaw Brothers

Studio

Li Han-Hsiang

Director

Does Return of the Dead have end credit scenes?

No!

Return of the Dead does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Chun Wong

Kao Tai-Zhang

Ku Feng

Wang Zhi He

Elliot Ngok Wah

Jiang Tao

Yuan Shen

Inspector Tian

Wang Lai

Mrs. Wang

Wong Ching-Ho

Old Professor

Shum Lo

Qin Zhen-He

Ching Miao

Police chief

Wang Han-Chen

Casino dealer

Yang Chi-Ching

Mr. Hu

Fung Ming

Pawnshop boss/Funeral speaker

Chan Shen

Da-Yan

Lau Wai-Ling

Old Professor's mistress

Choh Seung-Wan

Xiao Yun Yu

Tai Kwan-Tak

Xiao Da-Zhi

Lau Luk-Wah

Xiao Bao

Ko Hsiang-Ting

Blue Lake Manager

Chan Wai-Ying

Meng Wei

Si Wai

Lin Kun-Quan

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