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Alexander Fu Sheng
Wu Shunchao
Hsiao Ho
Bao Tuo
Cheung Chin-Pang
Zhou Peng
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Zhuge Sen
Lily Li
Mrs Lin Huanzhu
To Siu-Ming
Luo Wuhai
Lam Fai-Wong
Master Zhang
Yang Chi-Ching
Official Gongsun
Wong Ching-Ho
Old Master Lin
Shum Lo
Magistrate
Lung Tien-hsiang
Du Luo
Moo Yuk-Fan
Sek Gong
Mr Lin
Steve Mak Fei-Hung
Mai Feihong
Lui Hung
Madam Lin
Chan Hung
Mrs Lai
David Lam Wai
Wen-hua Yu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-Wing
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Jing
- Original Score
- Shing Chin-Yung, So Jan-Hau
- Original Title
- 鬼畫符
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-Wing
Wong Jing
Shing Chin-Yung, So Jan-Hau
Wong Wing-Lung
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Lau Kar-Wing
Director
Wong Jing
Writer
Wong Wing-Lung
Director of Photography
Shing Chin-Yung
Original Music Composer
So Jan-Hau
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fake Ghost Catchers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fake Ghost Catchers about?
A love-sick man commits suicide then comes back as a powerful and vengeful ghost. It's up to a trio of wacky young men to stop him.
Who directed The Fake Ghost Catchers?
The Fake Ghost Catchers was directed by Lau Kar-Wing.
Who stars in The Fake Ghost Catchers?
The principal cast of The Fake Ghost Catchers includes Alexander Fu Sheng, Hsiao Ho, Cheung Chin-Pang, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Lily Li.
When was The Fake Ghost Catchers released and how long is it?
The Fake Ghost Catchers was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fake Ghost Catchers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fake Ghost Catchers was composed by Shing Chin-Yung, So Jan-Hau.