The Imperial Swordsman (1972)
Overview
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.
Cast
Shu Pei-Pei
Shi Xue-Lan
Chuan Yuan
Yin Shu-Tang
Yue Wai
Shi Xue-Mei
Ching Miao
Fu Bing-Zhong
Tung Li
Jin Zhi-Ping
Lee Wan-Chung
Zhi Yu
Tang Ti
Advisor
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
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