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Black Cat, the Cat Burglar

Crime
November 29, 19561h 28m
Overview

Lee (Ng Cho-fan), who is the retired jewel thief the Black Cat Burglar, is suspected by the police in a string of burglaries. While fleeing from the police's search, he realises he can only prove his innocence by catching the new Cat in the act. Meanwhile, he is romantically caught in between a young girl from overseas and his goddaughter. As a Cantonese ripoff of Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief (1955), this remake does not have the beautiful scenery from the French Riviera but is full of economical wonders. Director Wong Hang employs westernised filmmaking troops to enhance the film, making it outstanding from other Cantonese films of the same time. From high society gatherings to a hide-and-seek in a masquerade, the film demonstrates not only an elegant style but the versatility and adaptability of Cantonese films. Unlike Cary Grant, Ng Cho-fan manifests himself with a mysterious and artistic aura.

Director
Wong Hang
Wong Hang
Production
Wenhua Film Company
Cast
Ng Cho-Fan
Ng Cho-FanLee
T
Tsang Nam-sze
L
Lai Cheuk-Cheuk
Wong Cho-San
Wong Cho-San
Y
Yeung Fan
H
Ha Wa
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