Cat vs. Rat 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Cat vs. Rat?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Cat vs.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 30, 1982
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 6 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
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Title: Cat vs. Rat (or Cat vs Rat).
Year: 1982.
Release Date: 09/30/1982 (HK).
Genre: Action and Comedy.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu.
Cast: Sheng Fu, Adam Cheng, Kara Wai, Hou Hsiao.
Plot (TMDB): Pai 'The Rat' always gets into trouble with Chan 'The Cat'. They always try to outsmart each other even when it threatens the lives of other people.
Plot (Wikipedia): Baak Juktong and Zin Ciu were martial arts students of the same sifu, Si Daatfu. They quarreled and fought incessantly over who had the most powerful kungfu. Baak saved the emperor, traveling in the region in plain clothes, but did not believe his identity. Note: names are in Cantonese (Jyutping
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“A gripping exploration of action and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Cat vs. Rat worth watching?
Cat vs. Rat holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Cat vs. Rat and when was it released?
Cat vs. Rat is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.
Who directed Cat vs. Rat?
Cat vs. Rat was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
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