Tiger Killer
武松
Synopsis
TIGER KILLER (1982) is a straightforward adaptation of one story from the sprawling Chinese literary epic, "The Water Margin." It tells the tale of Wu Song, who slays a man-eating tiger preying on farmers and villagers and becomes the hero of the province, getting appointed as a constable by the local magistrate. He is reunited with his older brother, the short, disfigured Wu the Elder, a peddler of buns, who invites Wu Song to move in with him and his new wife. The wife, Golden Lotus, is an attractive young former maid who had been forced to marry Wu the Elder as punishment for getting caught in bed with her master by the master's wife. She takes a liking to the handsome, strong Wu Song, who rebuffs her attempts to seduce him. When Wu Song is sent on a long journey, the wife begins an affair with a rich local merchant. When Wu Song returns from his mission, he is met with shocking news which sets off a series of violent acts of retribution.
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Ti Lung
Wu Sung
Wang Ping
Pan Jinlian
Ku Feng
Elder Wu Da Long
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Ximen Qing
Wang Lai
Madam Wang
Chan Bo-Cheung
Qiao Yunghe
Tai Kwan-Tak
Constable Zhou Tian
Chan Shen
Master Zhang
Ching Miao
Xiaofeng's grandfather
Chiang Nan
Coroner He Jiu
Liu Lai-Ling
Xiaofeng
Shum Lo
Mr Hu
Yang Chi-Ching
Magistrate
Walter Tso Tat-Wah
Shaolin abbot
Wang Han-Chen
Lion Restaurant's boss
Ng Yam-Chuen
Angry Father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Han-Hsiang, Shi Nai'an
- Original Title
- 武松
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Han-Hsiang
Li Han-Hsiang, Shi Nai'an
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Li Han-Hsiang
Writer
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger Killer
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What is Tiger Killer about?
TIGER KILLER (1982) is a straightforward adaptation of one story from the sprawling Chinese literary epic, "The Water Margin." It tells the tale of Wu Song, who slays a man-eating tiger preying on farmers and villagers and becomes the hero of the province, getting appointed as a constable by the local magistrate. He is reunited with his older brother, the short, disfigured Wu the Elder, a peddler of buns, who invites Wu Song to move in with him and his new wife. The wife, Golden Lotus, is an attractive young former maid who had been forced to marry Wu the Elder as punishment for getting caught in bed with her master by the master's wife. She takes a liking to the handsome, strong Wu Song, who rebuffs her attempts to seduce him. When Wu Song is sent on a long journey, the wife begins an affair with a rich local merchant. When Wu Song returns from his mission, he is met with shocking news which sets off a series of violent acts of retribution.
Who directed Tiger Killer?
Tiger Killer was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in Tiger Killer?
The principal cast of Tiger Killer includes Ti Lung, Wang Ping, Ku Feng, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Wang Lai.
When was Tiger Killer released and how long is it?
Tiger Killer was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Tiger Killer based on a book or true story?
Tiger Killer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shi Nai'an".