The Trail (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, The Trail is an adventure and horror film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang of opium smugglers, disguised as Taoist Priests transporting hopping corpses, are hired to transport a real dead body to it's final resting place.
Who’s in it. The Trail stars Ricky Hui as Ying, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Captain, Tanny Tien-Ni as Innkeeper's Wife and Tsui Siu-Ling as Songstress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Trail 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 The Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trail tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trail (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Trail worth watching?
- The Trail holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trail?
- The Trail stars Ricky Hui, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Tanny Tien-Ni, Tsui Siu-Ling and Tien Miao.
- When was The Trail released?
- The Trail was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.