Legend of the Demon Cat(2017)
妖猫传
Love. Death. Revenge.
Legend of the Demon Cat Synopsis
During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Chen Kaige, released on December 22, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Huang Xuan, Shota Sometani, Hiroshi Abe and Zhang Yuqi. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Chen Kaige
- Writers:
- Baku Yumemakura, Wang Huiling, Chen Kaige
- Cinematographer:
- Cao Yu
- Composer:
- Klaus Badelt
- Production:
- New Classics Media, 21 Century Shengkai Film, Emperor Motion Pictures, KADOKAWA Shoten
- Status:
- Released
Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) Trailer
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Legend of the Demon Cat - Official Trailer
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Legend of the Demon Cat (Kûkai) international theatrical trailer - Chen Kaige-directed movie
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Legend of the Demon Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Huang Xuan
as Bai Letian
Shota Sometani
as Kukai
Hiroshi Abe
as Abe Nakamaro
Zhang Yuqi
as Chunqin
Qin Hao
as Chen Yunqiao
Zhang Tian'ai
as Huji Yulian
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Bai Ling
Liu Haoran
as Bai Long
Sandrine Pinna
as Yang Guifei
Cheng Taishen
as The Watermelon Man
Liu Peiqi
as Huang He
Zhang Luyi
as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
Key crew
Directed by Chen Kaige, written by Baku Yumemakura, Wang Huiling and Chen Kaige.
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Legend of the Demon Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 108 ratings.
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Legend of the Demon Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Legend of the Demon Cat online?
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Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) is available to stream on Rakuten Viki and Hi-YAH, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Legend of the Demon Cat?
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The main cast of Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) includes Huang Xuan, Shota Sometani, Hiroshi Abe, Zhang Yuqi and Qin Hao. The film was directed by Chen Kaige. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Legend of the Demon Cat released?
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Legend of the Demon Cat was released on December 22, 2017 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Legend of the Demon Cat worth watching?
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Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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