To Kill a Jaguar
Originally released in 1977. To Kill a Jaguar is a action film. directed by Hua Shan.
Starring Tsung Hua, Tony Lau Wing, and Nora Miao
Synopsis
Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora Miao Ke-hsiu as Bobo, a village girl who has journeyed to the big city in search of her father. Not long after her arrival, Bobo witnesses a gang fight dominated by a man she was friends with as a child. Now known as Jaguar, he works as a bodyguard for mob boss Kam, who is having a row with one of his partners. Jaguar makes trouble at one of the man's casinos as a part of a plan to smooth over the situation. Ace gunman Ko Tang is also in town and the two strike up an alliance to take over Kam's empire. Jaguar's lust for power soon alienates Bobo, who realizes that she was simply a pawn in his plan to gain control of the Shanghai underworld. Held a virtual prisoner, Bobo's one hope for revenge is Luo Lie, another friend from childhood and now her fiancee, currently imprisoned in Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Kill a Jaguar about?
Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora Miao Ke-hsiu as Bobo, a village girl who has journeyed to the big city in search of her father. N...
Who directed To Kill a Jaguar?
To Kill a Jaguar was directed by Hua Shan.
How long is To Kill a Jaguar?
To Kill a Jaguar has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was To Kill a Jaguar released?
To Kill a Jaguar was released on July 23, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Kill a Jaguar?
The main cast of To Kill a Jaguar includes Tsung Hua, Tony Lau Wing, Nora Miao, Ling Yun, Wai Wang.