A Tale from the East (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, A Tale from the East is an action, comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Manfred Wong, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The Little Princess and her bodyguard Jiang travel 200 years from the past to the present day. They are relentlessly pursued by the evil General Shea Hai, a vicious and seemingly indestructible puffy-faced Blood Devil demon who wants to get his hands on a magical pearl the Little Princess possesses. Sweet Kot-Yee, her fat, greedy brother Chu Tai-Lit, and two goofy electricians come to the aid of the Little Princess and Jiang.
Who’s in it. A Tale from the East stars Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting as Director, David Ng as Kiang, Manfred Wong as Uncle and Amy Yip as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Tale from the East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tale from the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tale from the East tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tale from the East (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tale from the East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tale from the East worth watching?
- A Tale from the East holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tale from the East?
- A Tale from the East stars Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, David Ng, Manfred Wong, Amy Yip and Joey Wong.