---
title: "Cat vs. Rat"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cat-vs-rat-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 75696
imdb_id: "tt0084939"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cat vs. Rat (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cat-vs-rat-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Word count: 150-190 words.
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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lau Kar-leung
- **Networks / Studios**: Shaw Brothers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexander Fu Sheng** as *Bai Yu Tong, Rat*
- **Adam Cheng Siu-Chow** as *Jien Chiu (Royal Cat)*
- **Hsiao Ho** as *Cheung Ping, Water Rat*
- **Kara Wai Ying-hung** as *Jien Yu Lan*
- **Gordon Liu Chia-hui** as *Emperor Yang Xi*
- **Lau Kar-Wing** as *Master Si Da Fu*
- **Cheung Chin-Pang** as *Sky Rat*
- **Lydia Shum Tin-Ha** as *Bai's Mother*
- **Lung Tien-hsiang** as *Shui Sheung Piu*
- **Wilson Tong Wai-Shing** as *Thief*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cat vs. Rat online?
Cat vs. Rat is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Cat vs. Rat?
Cat vs. Rat was directed by Lau Kar-leung.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cat vs. Rat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/75696)
- [Cat vs. Rat (1982) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/75696/cast)
- [Cat vs Rat (1982) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084939/)
- [Cat Vs. Rat - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Vs._Rat)

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