Tales of Larceny (1973)
Original title: 牛鬼蛇神
Tales of Larceny is a 1973 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Li Han-Hsiang and Cheng Kang, with a running time of 1h 17m. It stars Cheng Kang, Chang Ti and Liu Wu-Chi.
In “The Scholar and The Soldier”, Major Fang is obsessed with Yu Zhen by chance, knowing that she is the daughter of scholar Xu, he decided to enter their house in disguise with his page, and however, Yu Zhen's cousin comes back for the pre-arranged marriage at the same time. Li Han-hsiang both scripted and helmed “Tales of Larceny” about the scams cons worked and the games people played during the corrupt Chinese Warlord era, featuring a cast filled with the best of Shaw's exceptional character actors.
Quick answers
What is Tales of Larceny about?
In “The Scholar and The Soldier”, Major Fang is obsessed with Yu Zhen by chance, knowing that she is the daughter of scholar Xu, he decided to enter their house in disguise with his page, and however, Yu Zhen's cousin comes back for the pre-arranged marriage at the same time. Li Han-hsiang both scripted and helmed “Tales of Larceny” about the scams cons worked and the games people played during the corrupt Chinese Warlord era, featuring a cast filled with the best of Shaw's exceptional character actors.
When was Tales of Larceny released?
Tales of Larceny was released on 1 January 1973.
How long is Tales of Larceny?
Tales of Larceny runs 1h 17m.
Who made Tales of Larceny?
Tales of Larceny was directed by Li Han-Hsiang and Cheng Kang.
Cast
- Cheng Kang as Scholar Hsu Shou-Ching
- Chang Ti as Major
- Liu Wu-Chi as Yu Zhen
- Dean Shek Tin as Yu Jieh
- Wei Ping-Ao as Retinue Officer Bo Sin
- Li Ching as Widow Chang
- Wang Lai as Madam Wang
- Fang Mian as Servant Liu Te
- Teresa Ha Ping as Lu Shu Zhen
- Ou-Yang Sha-Fei as Blind beggar
- Wong Sam as Lu Pi
- Lily Chen Ching as Wu Yue-Ying