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The Nine-Colored Deer (1981): Cast

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The Nine-Colored Deer is a 1981 short fantasy animated film directed by Dai Tielang and Qian Jiajun, starring Ding Jianhua as Nine-color Deer (voice), Cheng Xiaohua and Yu Ding. It runs 25 minutes.

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The Nine-Colored Deer (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Directors
Dai Tielang and Qian Jiajun
Genres
Fantasy , Animation
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Nine-Colored Deer About?

The premise of The Nine-Colored Deer without spoilers.

In ancient times a Persian merchant is lost in a windstorm when a nine‑coloured spiritual deer appears and guides him. Later the deer rescues a drowning man who vows secrecy. The merchant reaches a palace where the king demands the deer’s hide. The merchant leads an army to deer’s refuge, falls into the river and drowns as arrows turn to dust.

The Nine-Colored Deer Themes & Keywords

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  • chinese animation
  • deer
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Cast & crew

The Nine-Colored Deer Cast & Characters

Ding Jianhua leads the cast as Nine-color Deer (voice), with Cheng Xiaohua as Queen (voice) and Yu Ding as King (voice). Directed by Dai Tielang and Qian Jiajun; 4 actors are credited in all.

Details

The Nine-Colored Deer Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “The Nine Colored Deer” and “Jiǔ Sè Lù”.

Also known as
  • The Nine Colored Deer
  • Jiǔ Sè Lù
  • A Deer of Nine Colors
  • A Deer With Nine Colors
  • Девятицветный олень
  • Le Cerf aux neuf couleurs

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The Nine-Colored Deer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Nine-Colored Deer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Nine-Colored Deer?

The Nine-Colored Deer runs 25 minutes.

When was The Nine-Colored Deer released?

The Nine-Colored Deer was released on June 28, 1981.

Who directed The Nine-Colored Deer?

The Nine-Colored Deer was directed by Dai Tielang and Qian Jiajun.

Who is in the cast of The Nine-Colored Deer?

The Nine-Colored Deer stars Ding Jianhua as Nine-color Deer (voice), Cheng Xiaohua as Queen (voice) and Yu Ding as King (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does The Nine-Colored Deer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Nine-Colored Deer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Nine-Colored Deer in?

The original language of The Nine-Colored Deer is Chinese.

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