The Bastard
Xiao za zhong
Synopsis
Little Bastard searches for the parents who abandoned him as an infant, with the help of Little Beggar. He finds his father, who is a powerful and wealthy manl and is taken in by him and his family. Before long Little Bastard is seduced by his attractive cousin, making Little Beggar very jealous. However, the seduction and family welcome are all part of a nefarious plan.
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The Bastard Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-22
Top Cast
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Tsung Hua
Xia Za Zhong / Gu Ying Xiong
Lily Li
Hsiao Yi / Little Beggar
Chiao Lin
Ai Zhen
Ching Miao
Gu Chang Bo
Danny Lau Dan
Gu's Nephew #1
Chen Tsan-Kang
Gu's Nephew #3
Lee Ho
Gu's Nephew #4
Wu Chi-Chin
Ji Kau Tian
Chan Shen
Ji Wen Tai
Yang Chi-Ching
Comrade Zhang
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Brothel Madam
Chan Ho
Gigolo Nine
Kong Ling
Zhong's Mother
Lu Ti
Zhong's Sifu
Wong Ching-Ho
Porridge Wang
Law Hon
Innkeeper
Lee Pang-Fei
County Head
Wong Hon
County Head's Aide
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiu Kang-Chien
- Original Title
- Xiao za zhong
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chiu Kang-Chien
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Chiu Kang-Chien
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bastard
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What is The Bastard about?
Little Bastard searches for the parents who abandoned him as an infant, with the help of Little Beggar. He finds his father, who is a powerful and wealthy manl and is taken in by him and his family. Before long Little Bastard is seduced by his attractive cousin, making Little Beggar very jealous. However, the seduction and family welcome are all part of a nefarious plan.
Who directed The Bastard?
The Bastard was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Bastard?
The principal cast of The Bastard includes Tsung Hua, Lily Li, Chiao Lin, Ching Miao, Danny Lau Dan.
When was The Bastard released and how long is it?
The Bastard was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.