The Imperial Swordsman
6.5
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.
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Cast
25 people
Shu Pei-Pei
Shi Xue-Lan
Known for
The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung
Chuan Yuan
Yin Shu-Tang
Also in
The Duel
The Thunderbolt Fist
Yue Wai
Shi Xue-Mei
Also in
The Duel
The Silent Swordsman
Ching Miao
Fu Bing-Zhong
Known for
Heroes of the East
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Tung Li
Jin Zhi-Ping
Known for
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Lee Wan-Chung
Zhi Yu
Known for
Come Drink with Me
Tang Ti
Advisor
Known for
The One-Armed Swordsman
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Bandit chief
Known for
The Way of the Dragon
Fist of Fury
Lu Wei
Gu Wan
Known for
The Flying Guillotine
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Lee Pang-Fei
Lord Sun
Known for
The Flying Guillotine
Chin Kang
Jin Long
Known for
Shaolin Wooden Men
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
Chan Shen
Giant
Known for
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Lin Fu-Ti Director · Ku Hsi Writer Tadashi Nishimoto Cinematographer
First release October 5, 1972 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Original title 大內高手
Production
Shaw Brothers
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
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Languages
Original title
大內高手
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · October 5, 1972
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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