The Proud Youth
笑傲江湖
Synopsis
Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
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Благородная юность - The Proud Youth - 笑傲江湖 - 1978
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-15
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Wong Yu
Nangong Song
Shih Szu
Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady
Michael Chan Wai-Man
Hao Jieying
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Luo Chaojun
Lau Wai-Ling
Mrs Luo Shouyi
Chong Lee
Luo Yingzhi
Ling Yun
Shi Zhongying
Yue Wing
Gao Yun
Ku Feng
Master Bai
Wong Chung
Guardian Shi
Tin Ching
Sima Wuji
Yau Chui-Ling
Lan Fenghuang
Ching Miao
Leng Ruojun (uncredited)
Chan Shen
Priest Zhishan (uncredited)
Yang Chi-Ching
Bingji
Teresa Ha Ping
Abbess Yixin
Wong Ching-Ho
Old Man of Green Wood (uncredited)
Ng Hong-Sang
Lao Denuo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Chung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
- Original Title
- 笑傲江湖
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Chung
Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
Lam Ngai Kai
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Yu Siu-fung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Chung
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Lam Ngai Kai
Director of Photography
Yu Siu-fung
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Proud Youth
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What is The Proud Youth about?
Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
Who directed The Proud Youth?
The Proud Youth was directed by Sun Chung.
Who stars in The Proud Youth?
The principal cast of The Proud Youth includes Wong Yu, Shih Szu, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Lau Wai-Ling.
When was The Proud Youth released and how long is it?
The Proud Youth was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is The Proud Youth based on a book or true story?
The Proud Youth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".