Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman, also known as The Flying Blade, is a 1981 Hong Kong wuxia
film based on Gu Long
's Xiaoli Feidao series of novels. The film was directed by Chor Yuen
and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio
. It is the sequel to Sentimental Swordsman
(1977).
Wuxia
Wuxia is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of literature, its popularity has caused it to spread to diverse art forms like Chinese opera, manhua , films, television series, and video games...
film based on Gu Long
Gu Long
Xiong Yaohua , better known by his pen name Gu Long , was a Chinese novelist and screenwriter. Xiong is best known for writing wuxia novels and novel series, which include: Juedai Shuangjiao, Xiaoli Feidao Series, Chu Liuxiang Series, Lu Xiaofeng Series and Xiao Shiyilang...
's Xiaoli Feidao series of novels. The film was directed by Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen
Zhang Baojian , better known as Chor Yuen, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese film director, screenwriter and actor.-As director:*Cold Blade *The House of 72 Tenants *The Jade Tiger...
and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio
Shaw Brothers Studio
The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution...
. It is the sequel to Sentimental Swordsman
Sentimental Swordsman
The Sentimental Swordsman is a 1977 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chor Yuen and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, starring Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Ching Li, Yueh Hua, Fan Mei-sheng and Ku Feng...
(1977).
Cast
- Ti LungTi LungTommy Tam Fu-Wing, also known as Ti Lung , or Dik Lung, is a Hong Kong actor.-Background:He studied Wing Chun under the martial arts master Chu Wan. In 1969, Ti was found by the Shaw Brothers and cast in Return of the One-Armed Swordsman opposite Jimmy Wang Yu, a role which would launch his career...
as Li Xunhuan - Alexander Fu as Jing Wuming
- Derek YeeDerek YeeDerek Yee Tung-sing , born in 1957, is a former Shaw Brothers actor from Hong Kong, currently a film director and screenwriter, who has achieved fame and respect in Hong Kong and international film festival circuits for treading carefully commercial viability concerns with artistic integrity...
as A'fei - Ching Li as Lin Shiyin
- Lo LiehLo LiehLo Lieh was a Hong Kong actor in martial arts films. His real name is Wang Lap Tat. After his parents sent him back to China he attended acting school in Hong Kong. He began his martial arts training in 1962 and joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in the same year and went on to become one of the...
as Hu Bugui - Ku Feng as Shangguan Jinhong
- Choh Seung-wan as Lin Xian'er
- Ku Kuan-chung as Shangguan Fei
- Kara HuiKara HuiKara Hui Ying-Hung is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ancestry.-Biography and career:Hui's family moved to Hong Kong in 1966 and she started working at night clubs at fourteen. In her interview on Be My Guest, Hui revealed her family lost their savings from her father's business acquaintances...
as Sun Xiaohong - Tony LiuTony LiuTony Liu Yung is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. He often appeared in martial arts films. He debuted in Bruce Lee's The Big Boss and later appeared in Lee's next three films.-Early life:...
as Lu Fengxian (White Gown) - Helen Poon as Xian'er's maid
- Yueh HuaElliot NgokElliot Ngok Wah, better known as Yueh Hua, is a former Shaw Brothers actor and veteran TVB actor.-Career:Elly was born Leung Lok Wah in Shanghai, with native Cantonese roots. He immigrated to Hong Kong in 1962. He joined Shaw Brothers and started his acting career in 1965. His breakout film role...
as Guo Songyang - Cheng Miu as Bai Xiaosheng
- Yuen WahYuen WahYuen Wah is a Hong Kong based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series.-Early life:...
as Ximen Rou (Green Faced Spear) - Yuen Bun as Zhu Ge (One Legged Iron Stick)
- Shum Lo as boss at eatery
- Lau Wai-ling as prostitute
- Wong Ching-ho as restaurant boss
- Wong Pau-gei as Money Clan member
- Wong Chi-ming as martial artist
- Tam Bo as Money Clan member / martial artist
- Cheung Chok-chow as restaurant patron
- To Wing-leung as restaurant patron
- Kong Chuen as Money Clan member
- Lee Hang as Money Clan member
- Fong Yue as restaurant patron
- Siu Tak-foo as Money Clan member
- Cheung Bing-chan as Money Clan member
- Ma Hon-yuen as martial artist
- Lam Wai as Money Clan member
- Lee Wan-miu as Jinhong's guest
- Siao Yuk as Xian'er's hired assassin
- Jue Gong as Money Clan member
- Ling Chi-hung as Money Clan member
- Gam Tin-chue as Jinhong's guest
- Cheung Chi-ping as Money Clan member / martial artist
- Chan Siu-gai as martial artist
- Fung Ming as Jinhong's guest / eatery waiter
- Lo WaiLo WaiLo Wai is a walled village in Lung Yeuk Tau, Fanling, Hong Kong. It is located along the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail.The Entrance Tower and Enclosing Walls of Lo Wai are declared monuments.-External links:*...