Movie·1987·1h 32m

Magnificent Warriors

An exotic city in faraway land, a dark and brutal empire, and one incredible hero.

Directed By

David Chung

Country

Hong Kong

Language

Cantonese

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// overview

The Story

Original title: 中華戰士

A daredevil airplane pilot and spy, who fights against the occupying Japanese forces in China, must rescue the ruler of the city of Kaal from the hands of a ruthless Japanese general and his advancing army.

Written By

Tsang Kan-Cheong

Producer

John Shum Kin-Fun, Dickson Poon Dik-Sang

Cinematography

Ma Chun-Wah

Music

Joseph Chan Wing-Leung

Editor

Cheung Kwok-Kuen

Themes

martial artsworld war iifemale martial artist

Production House

D & B Films

Audience Score

66%

42 votes

Skip11%

Timepass27%

Go for it38%

Perfection24%

Where to watch

Region: US

Stream

· 1 service

Criterion Channel

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// cast

Cast

Michelle Yeoh

Ming

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Drifter Conman

Derek Yee Tung-Sing

Secret Agent 001

Lowell Lo Koon-Ting

Youda

Lau Chin-Dai

Chin Chin

Chang Yi

Chin Chin's Father

Tetsuya Matsui

General Toga

Hwang Jang-Lee

General Toga's Henchman

Lo Meng

General Toga's Henchman

Ku Feng

Fok

Fung Ging-Man

Uncle Lung

Chan Ging

Gun Runner

Buffalo Tang Tai-Wo

One of Revenge-seeking Trio

Chiu Chi-Ling

One of Revenge-seeking Trio

Jackson Ng Yuk-Sue

One of Revenge-seeking Trio

Ding Yuen-Kin

Dice Player

Xieqi Zhou

Villager

Lau Fong-Sai

Uncle Lung's Man

// crew

Crew

David Chung

Director

John Shum Kin-Fun

Producer

Tsang Kan-Cheong

Writer

Ma Chun-Wah

Director of Photography

Joseph Chan Wing-Leung

Original Music Composer

Renato Piccioni

Original Music Composer

Dickson Poon Dik-Sang

Executive Producer

Yun-Cheng Lo

Director of Photography

Cheung Kwok-Kuen

Editor

Sherman Chow Gam-Cheung

Original Music Composer

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