Taoism Drunkard
鬼馬天師
Synopsis
A Taoist priest is ordered to find a Cherry Boy to appease his temple's ancestors. The boy in question is a young man who lives with his grandmother, trying to protect a sacred writ from a bright red, snarling bad guy. And let's just say insanity follows!
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Yuen Yat-Choh
Wu Shun-Chiu
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Chiu's Granny / Drunken Taoist
Chu Hoi-Ling
Shiu Fang
Lo Pi-Ling
Sue Un-Un
Yuen Shun-Yi
Old Devil aka Master Ruthless
Hilda Liu Hao-Yi
Starry Devil
Yen Shi-Kwan
Old Devil's senior brother
Mandy Chan Chi-Man
Starry Devil's assistant
Tsui Oi-Sam
Fatty, Starry Devil's assistant
Tai Bo
Mr Pang
Hoh Tin-Shing
Mountain Dog / Mrs Shou
Hsiao Hou Tao
Drunken Taoist's elder brother
Mai Kei
Wine shopkeeper
Lin Kuang-Yung
Palm Reader / Villager
Wang Yao
Disciple of Taoism Drunkards Elder Broth
Sham Chin-Bo
Disciple of Taoism Drunkards Elder Broth
Su Kuo-Liang
Disciple of Taoism Drunkards Elder Broth
Lui Wan-Biu
Disciple of Taoism Drunkards Elder Broth
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1997
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Cheung-Yan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mai Kei
- Original Score
- Tang Siu-Lam
- Original Title
- 鬼馬天師
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Lo Wei Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Mai Kei
Tang Siu-Lam
Ma Koon-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Director
Mai Kei
Screenplay
Ma Koon-Wah
Director of Photography
Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taoism Drunkard
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What is Taoism Drunkard about?
A Taoist priest is ordered to find a Cherry Boy to appease his temple's ancestors. The boy in question is a young man who lives with his grandmother, trying to protect a sacred writ from a bright red, snarling bad guy. And let's just say insanity follows!
Who directed Taoism Drunkard?
Taoism Drunkard was directed by Yuen Cheung-Yan.
Who stars in Taoism Drunkard?
The principal cast of Taoism Drunkard includes Yuen Yat-Choh, Yuen Cheung-Yan, Chu Hoi-Ling, Lo Pi-Ling, Yuen Shun-Yi.
When was Taoism Drunkard released and how long is it?
Taoism Drunkard was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Taoism Drunkard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taoism Drunkard was composed by Tang Siu-Lam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taoism Drunkard?
Taoism Drunkard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).