Hong Kong / Oct 05, 1972
The Imperial Swordsman (1972)
Directed by Lin Fu-Ti
1h 26minruntime
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5.0/10
Plot
Chuan Yuan is the noble, powerful hero and Shu Pei-pei, one of Shaw’s top swordswoman, is a reluctant bride who comes upon a rebellion plot. They are joined by a large cast of expert fighters and actors all keeping the intrigue and adventure foremost in the film. There’s even a nice surprise ending amidst all the action.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Huang Tsung-Hsun | Bandit chief |
| Lu Wei | Gu Wan |
| Lee Pang-Fei | Lord Sun |
| Chin Kang | Jin Long |
| Chan Shen | Giant |
| Bruce Leung Siu-Lung | Bandit |
| Little Unicorn | Bandit |
| Lam Ching-Ying | Bandit |
| Sammo Hung Kam-Bo | Bandit |
| Ma Ying | Giant |
| Tong Tin-Hei | Giant |
| Yau Ming | Hero in white |
| Chieh Yuen | Hero in white |
| Ho Wan-Tai | Hero in white |
| Man Lei | Reads royal decree |
| Tsang Choh-Lam | Waiter |
| Yeung Yip-Wang | Fu's servant |
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| Yi Fung | Fu's official |
Genres
Action
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 大內高手 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Production countries | Hong Kong |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Release date | 5 ottobre 1972 |
| Production | Runme Shaw |
| Writer | Ku Hsi |
| Editing | Kwok Ting-Hung |
| Cinematography | Tadashi Nishimoto |
| Assistant directors | Ku Hsi, Lin Fu-Ti |
| Camera operators | Tadashi Nishimoto |
| Additional photography | Tadashi Nishimoto |
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| Production design | Chan King-Sam |
| Art direction | Chan King-Sam |
| Set decoration | Chan King-Sam |
| Music | Wang Yong-Hua |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua |
| Costume design | Fong Yuen |
| Makeup | Fong Yuen |
| Hairstyling | Fong Yuen |
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