The Imperial Swordsman (1972)
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.
Director: Lin Fu-Ti
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Shu Pei-Pei as Shi Xue-Lan |
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Chuan Yuan as Yin Shu-Tang |
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Yue Wai as Shi Xue-Mei |
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Ching Miao as Fu Bing-Zhong |
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Tung Li as Jin Zhi-Ping |
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Lee Wan-Chung as Zhi Yu |
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Tang Ti as Advisor |
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Huang Tsung-Hsun as Bandit chief |
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Lu Wei as Gu Wan |
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Lee Pang-Fei as Lord Sun |
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Chin Kang as Jin Long |
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Chan Shen as Giant |
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Bruce Leung Siu-Lung as Bandit |
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Little Unicorn as Bandit |
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Lam Ching-Ying as Bandit |
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Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Bandit |
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Ma Ying as Giant |
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Tong Tin-Hei as Giant |
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Yau Ming as Hero in white |
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Chieh Yuen as Hero in white |
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Ho Wan-Tai as Hero in white |
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Man Lei as Reads royal decree |
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Tsang Choh-Lam as Waiter |
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Yeung Yip-Wang as Fu's servant |
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Yi Fung as Fu's official |
| Directing | Lin Fu-Ti | Director |
| Writing | Ku Hsi | Writer |
| Camera | Tadashi Nishimoto | Director of Photography |
| Production | Runme Shaw | Producer |
| Directing | Ku Hsi | Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Fong Yuen | Makeup Artist |
| Editing | Kwok Ting-Hung | Editor |
| Art | Chan King-Sam | Art Direction |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua | Sound Recordist |