The Tiger and the Widow
1981, Chinese. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
The movie is about an illegal salt smuggling ring run by Tanny and her male partner, who spend most of the movie arguing which one of them is going to sacrifice him/herself and surrender to the police.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Li Han-HsiangDirector
- Tanny Tien NiWidow Pei Chou Ju
- Tony Liu Tian-jueTiger Xu Pao Shan
- Jason Pai PiaoCommander Lee Chen Piao
- Kara Wai Ying-hungJin Mei
- Lau Wai-LingCommander Lee's wife
- Ai FeiKo Jin Piao
- Chan ShenDong Jin Piao
- Yang Chi-ChingSecond Lord
- Chiang NanCommander Lee's aide
- Wong Ching-HoPrison warden
- Ching MiaoFifth Lord
- Shum LoThird Lord
Details
- Released
- 25 February 1981
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Li Han-Hsiang
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The Tiger and the Widow: quick answers
Is The Tiger and the Widow worth watching?
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How long is The Tiger and the Widow?
The Tiger and the Widow runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Tiger and the Widow have a post-credits scene?
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The Tiger and the Widow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Tiger and the Widow on?
The Tiger and the Widow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 February 1981. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tiger and the Widow?
If you liked The Tiger and the Widow, try Sergio, Hounddog, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Tiger and the Widow?
The Tiger and the Widow (1981) was directed by Li Han-Hsiang and stars Tanny Tien Ni, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Jason Pai Piao.