The Straw Man
1985, Chinese. Directed by Hu Jinqing.
Based on an ancient proverb (which one could translate into ‘it’s dogged as does it’), this film tells about a fisherman who is disturbed by two pelicans and who disguises himself as a scarecrow to catch the two birds.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 16 October 1985
- Original title
- 草人
- Country
- China
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How long is The Straw Man?
The Straw Man runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is The Straw Man on?
The Straw Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Straw Man?
If you liked The Straw Man, try Koati, Groot's Pursuit, Arctic Dogs.
Who directed The Straw Man?
The Straw Man (1985) was directed by Hu Jinqing.