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Raining in the Mountain (1979)

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In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.

Release Date
July 11, 1979
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
7.2/10 (47 votes)

Director: King Hu

Cast: Hsu Feng, Sun Yueh, Tung Lin, Tien Feng, Chen Hui-Lou, Paul Chun Pui, Shih Chun, Wu Chia-Hsiang

Production: Lo & Hu Company Productions Ltd.
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Raining in the Mountain

Raining in the Mountain

7.2
121 min

In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageChinese
Release Date7/11/1979
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Hsu Feng

as White Fox

Sun Yueh

as Esquire Wen An

Tung Lin

as Chiu Ming / Hui Ming

Tien Feng

as General Wang Chi

Chen Hui-Lou

as Lieutenant Chang Cheng

Paul Chun Pui

as Hui Ssu

Shih Chun

as Hui Tung

Wu Chia-Hsiang

as Master Wu Wai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raining in the Mountain about?

In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchmen…

How long is Raining in the Mountain?

2h 1m

When was Raining in the Mountain released?

July 11, 1979

Who directed Raining in the Mountain?

King Hu

Who stars in Raining in the Mountain?

Hsu Feng, Sun Yueh, Tung Lin

What genre is Raining in the Mountain?

Action, Adventure, Drama

Is Raining in the Mountain available to stream?

Yes, on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel