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The Legend of the Owl (1981): Cast

The Legend of the Owl (1981) movie poster

The Legend of the Owl is a 1981 action comedy starring Barry Chan as Hsiao Li, Yasuaki Kurata and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Legend of the Owl (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of the Owl About?

The premise of The Legend of the Owl without spoilers.

The Owl, a masked crime lord, runs an annual auction of prized slaves and rare art. A buyer commissions the kidnapping of the emperor’s 36th wife for the next sale. When the emperor orders his royal guard to rescue her, the guard dies and his son David Chiang assumes the mission. He enlists his father’s retired friends, whose sons Barry Chan and Eric Tsang join the quest to save the wife and unmask The Owl.

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Cast & crew

The Legend of the Owl Cast & Characters

Barry Chan leads the cast as Hsiao Li, with Yasuaki Kurata and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Shark.

Details

The Legend of the Owl Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Mao tou ying” and “묘두응 : 천면 부엉이”.

Also known as
  • Mao tou ying
  • 묘두응 : 천면 부엉이
  • 猫头鹰‎

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FAQ

The Legend of the Owl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of the Owl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of the Owl?

The Legend of the Owl runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Legend of the Owl released?

The Legend of the Owl was released on April 29, 1981.

Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Owl?

The Legend of the Owl stars Barry Chan as Hsiao Li, Yasuaki Kurata and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Shark, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Legend of the Owl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of the Owl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Legend of the Owl in?

The original language of The Legend of the Owl is Cantonese.

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