China / Jun 14, 2008 / Shanghai International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ching Miao | Judge |
| Wong Ching-Ho | Judge's Assistant |
| Yeung Chak-Lam | Li Wen |
| Wang Kuang-Yu | Ma's Henchman |
| Liu Gang | Ma's Henchman |
| Cheng Kang-Yeh | Ma's Henchman |
| Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Ma's Henchman |
| Wu Chi-Chin | Ma's Henchman |
| Chai Lam | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Chan Chuen | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Chan Dik-Hak | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Chan Keung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Cheung Sek-Aau | Court Official (uncredited) |
| Chiang Tao | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Chik Ngai-Hung | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Chin Chun | Court Official (uncredited) |
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| Danny Chow Yun-Kin | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Chu Kai | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Chui Chung-Hok | Officer (uncredited) |
| Chui Fat | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Fung Hap-So | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Gam Tin-Chue | Court Official (uncredited) |
| Goo Chim-Hung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Ho Bo-Sing | Mountain Bandit / Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ho Kei-Cheong | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Ho Pak-Kwong | Ma's Guard (uncredited) |
| Hsu Hsia | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Huang Pei-Chih | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Ko Hung | Ma's Guard (uncredited) |
| Lam Fai-Wong | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Wynn Lau Chun-Fai | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Law Keung | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Lee Chiu | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Lo Wai | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Ng Yuen-Fan | (extra) (uncredited) |
| San Kuai | (extra) (uncredited) |
| San Sin | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Shum Lo | Post Station Officer (uncredited) |
| Tam Bo | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Tang Tak-Cheung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Ting Tung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Tung Choi-Bo | Officer (uncredited) |
| Wan Fat | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Johnston Wong Chan-Sin | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Tino Wong | Ma's Guard (uncredited) |
| Wong Chi-Keung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Wong Mei | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Wong Shu-Tong | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Wong Yau-Ho | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Yen Shi-Kwan | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Yeung Pak-Chan | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Michelle Yim | Courtesan (uncredited) |
| Yuan Man-Tzu | Courtesan (uncredited) |
| Yuen Cheung-Yan | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
| Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Yuen Shun-Yi | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Yuen Woo-Ping | Mountain Bandit (uncredited) |
Genres
ActionDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 刺馬 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Production countries | Hong Kong |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Release date | 24 febbraio 1973 |
| Production | Run Run Shaw |
| Writer | Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang |
| Editing | Kwok Ting-Hung |
| Cinematography | Kung Mu-To |
| Assistant directors | John Woo, Godfrey Ho, Chang Cheh |
| Lighting | Kuan Ying-Chuen |
| Camera operators | Kung Mu-To |
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| Additional photography | Kung Mu-To |
| Production design | Ho Chieh-Fu, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Art direction | Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng, Ho Chieh-Fu |
| Set decoration | Ho Chieh-Fu, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Music | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei |
| Costume design | Li Chi, Wu Hsu-Ching |
| Makeup | Wu Hsu-Ching, Li Chi |
| Hairstyling | Li Chi, Wu Hsu-Ching |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Hong Kong / Feb 24, 1973 / IIB
Germany / Aug 29, 1973 / 18 / West Germany
United Kingdom / May 16, 1974 / London
Netherlands / Sep 05, 1974 / 18
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United States / Nov 09, 1983 / PG-13 / New York City, New York
Physical media
Spain / Mar 10, 2004 / DVD
France / Mar 11, 2004
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