The Cricket and the King

Name: The Cricket and the King
Released: 1966-01-20
Cast: Shi Hui, Kong Hon

1966, Chinese. Directed by Bao Fang & Tang Long.

It a story about a foolish king who loved chinese cricket game.

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Language: Chinese
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Released: 20 January 1966
Original title: 蟋蟀皇帝
Written by: Zhu Shilin

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Who directed The Cricket and the King?

The Cricket and the King (1966) was directed by Bao Fang and Tang Long and stars Shi Hui, Kong Hon.