Excelsior
双天至尊
Synopsis
Two petty adolescent street urchins Lo and Lung become inseparable sworn brothers who survive the cruelty of the streets. They are separated after Lo gets caught by the law trying to steal food. Years later, Lung grows up to be an enforcer for a gambling syndicate not knowing that it also fronts as a narcotics ring. To contrast Lo is raised in a law enforcement household and is sent out to investigate drug activity in the region. They reunite under a fragile alliance on the opposite sides of the law as their interests spiral into collusion. Things turn deadly after drug boss Ma retaliates by having Lo's stepfather killed and framing Lung for the deed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Min-Hsiung
- Screenplay & Story
- Lin Chang Shi, Yun Ling
- Original Title
- 双天至尊
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Min-Hsiung
Lin Chang Shi, Yun Ling
Department Leadership Roster
Lin Chang Shi
Writer
Wu Min-Hsiung
Director
Yun Ling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Excelsior
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What is Excelsior about?
Two petty adolescent street urchins Lo and Lung become inseparable sworn brothers who survive the cruelty of the streets. They are separated after Lo gets caught by the law trying to steal food. Years later, Lung grows up to be an enforcer for a gambling syndicate not knowing that it also fronts as a narcotics ring. To contrast Lo is raised in a law enforcement household and is sent out to investigate drug activity in the region. They reunite under a fragile alliance on the opposite sides of the law as their interests spiral into collusion. Things turn deadly after drug boss Ma retaliates by having Lo's stepfather killed and framing Lung for the deed.
Who directed Excelsior?
Excelsior was directed by Wu Min-Hsiung.
Who stars in Excelsior?
The principal cast of Excelsior includes Raymond Lui, Chang Yi, Lung Fei.
When was Excelsior released and how long is it?
Excelsior was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.