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King Drummer
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King Drummer

1967-11-16 · 103 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Music

Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.

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Directors
Umetsugu Inoue
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lily HoLily HoHuang Li-Chen
Ling YunLing YunSun Chih-Chiang
Yang FangSun Yi Qiang
Chen Hung-LiehChen Hung-LiehCharlie Chao
Angela Yu ChienAngela Yu ChienJulie
Cheng Wen-ChingCheng Wen-ChingChang Hsiao-Ling
Chang Pei-ShanChang Pei-ShanLi-Chen's brother
Kao Pao-ShuKao Pao-ShuSun's mother
Wei Ping-AoWei Ping-AoLi Yuan-Ming
Ma YingMa YingChiang Tai-Cheng
Shum LoShum LoUncle Chang
Hong LiuHong LiuMr Chou
Yuen Woo-pingYuen Woo-ping

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