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Rickshaw Boy (1982): Cast

Rickshaw Boy (1982) movie poster

Rickshaw Boy is a 1982 drama directed by Ling Zifeng, starring Zhang Fengyi as Xiang Zi, Siqin Gaowa and Xin Yin. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Rickshaw Boy (1982) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Ling Zifeng
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rickshaw Boy About?

The premise of Rickshaw Boy without spoilers.

Xiang Zi, a rickshaw puller yearning for success and freedom, marries Hu Niu, who later dies in childbirth. After her death he meets Xiao Fuzi, who falls for him, but poverty drives them apart. He works tirelessly to escape poverty, only to learn Xiao Fuzi has died just as hope appears. Ultimately, the resolute Xiang Zi yields to the bleakness of his society.

Rickshaw Boy Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • dream
  • city
  • boy
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Rickshaw Boy Cast & Characters

Zhang Fengyi leads the cast as Xiang Zi, with Siqin Gaowa as Hu Niu and Xin Yin as Xiao Fuzi. Directed by Ling Zifeng; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ling Zifeng

More films directed by Ling Zifeng: A Woman For Two and Border Town.

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Details

Rickshaw Boy Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Rikszarz” and “Luo tuo Xiang Zi”.

Also known as
  • Rikszarz
  • Luo tuo Xiang Zi
  • 駱駝祥子
  • Rikša

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Rickshaw Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rickshaw Boy?

Rickshaw Boy runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Rickshaw Boy released?

Rickshaw Boy was released in 1982.

Who directed Rickshaw Boy?

Rickshaw Boy was directed by Ling Zifeng.

More films by Ling Zifeng

Who is in the cast of Rickshaw Boy?

Rickshaw Boy stars Zhang Fengyi as Xiang Zi, Siqin Gaowa as Hu Niu and Xin Yin as Xiao Fuzi, among 14 credited actors.

Does Rickshaw Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Rickshaw Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rickshaw Boy in?

The original language of Rickshaw Boy is Chinese.

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