The Long Chase
Originally released in 1971. The Long Chase is a action/drama film. directed by Ho Meng-Hua. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lo Lieh, Wang Hsieh, and Cliff Lok
Synopsis
Yueh Hua stars as an assassin who flees after killing a hated prime minister, with Lo Lieh as the relentless imperial guard who pursues him to a remote village being terrorized by bandits. When Yueh takes over the identity of a county officer newly assigned to the village, his ruse is assisted by a pretty innkeeper's daughter (Li Ching) who insists to Lieh that Yueh is indeed the county officer and happens also to be the cousin who was betrothed to her as a child. The confused innkeeper is persuaded by his daughter to support the ruse, thus delaying Lieh's efforts to arrest the wanted man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Long Chase about?
Yueh Hua stars as an assassin who flees after killing a hated prime minister, with Lo Lieh as the relentless imperial guard who pursues him to a remote village being terrorized by bandits. When Yue...
Who directed The Long Chase?
The Long Chase was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
How long is The Long Chase?
The Long Chase has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Long Chase released?
The Long Chase was released on December 31, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Long Chase?
The main cast of The Long Chase includes Lo Lieh, Wang Hsieh, Cliff Lok, Elliot Ngok Wah, Gam Tin-Chue.