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19391h 29mHong Kong

The Ghost Catcher

鍾馗捉鬼

Synopsis

A boy is obsessed with the comic book hero Zhong Kui, an eccentric ghost catcher armed with a magic sword and sack. When his mother and younger sister are abducted by demons, the boy decides to seek help from Zhong to fight against vampires and revenants, zombies and goblins. Taking advantage of such special effects as freeze-frame and step-printing, The Ghost Catcher is a spectacular visual adventure.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wong Toi
Original Title
鍾馗捉鬼
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 29m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wong Toi

Department Leadership Roster

Wong Toi

Wong Toi

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ghost Catcher.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Catcher

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Ghost Catcher about?

A boy is obsessed with the comic book hero Zhong Kui, an eccentric ghost catcher armed with a magic sword and sack. When his mother and younger sister are abducted by demons, the boy decides to seek help from Zhong to fight against vampires and revenants, zombies and goblins. Taking advantage of such special effects as freeze-frame and step-printing, The Ghost Catcher is a spectacular visual adventure.

Who directed The Ghost Catcher?

The Ghost Catcher was directed by Wong Toi.

Who stars in The Ghost Catcher?

The principal cast of The Ghost Catcher includes Pak Yin, Rong Hu, Law Tai-kim, Law Sai-kim, Lau Kwai-Hong.

When was The Ghost Catcher released and how long is it?

The Ghost Catcher was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.