Movie Details
Production Companies:Wenhua Film Company
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Black Cat the Cat Burglar
1 hr 28 minCrime
Lee Ng Chofan who is the retired jewel thief the Black Cat Burglar is suspected by the police in a string of burglaries While fleeing from the polices 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 Hitchcocks 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 hideandseek in a masquerade the film demonstrates not only an elegant style but the versatility and adaptability of Cantonese films Unlike Cary Grant Ng Chofan manifests himself with a mysterious and artistic aura
DirectorWong Hang
