Legend of the Fox
飛狐外傳
Synopsis
Chin Siu Ho plays a young man who believes himself to be an orphan. Until one rainy night when he and three different men find themselves taking shelter from the storm in the same place. Here the man who raised him tells him at last the story of who his parents were. His father (Lu Feng) was a great swordsman trying to dispel rumors of a wrongdoing and return a lost sword to its rightful owner. Kuo Choi and Chiang Sheng (also master swordsmen) are the parties that Lu Feng is trying to rectify things with. Through cowardly trickery on Chiang's part, a duel ensues and it all winds up with Lu's death. His son is taken to safety by a servant (the man who since raised him). Now with the truth told, Chin Siu Ho seeks out Kuo Choi's aid and seeks vengeance for the wrongful death of his father.
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Legend of the Fox trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-21
Top Cast
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Chin Siu-Ho
Hu Fei ("Flying Fox")
Chiang Sheng
Tian Guinong
Choh Seung-Wan
Nan Lan
Phillip Kwok Chui
Miao Renfeng ("Golden Face Buddha")
Lu Feng
Hu Yidao
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Hu Yidao's Wife
Wong Man-Yee
Cheng Lingsu
Wong Lik
Shi Wancheng ("Poisonous Owlet")
Leung Chi-Hung
Xue Que
Chow Kin-Ping
Murong Jingyue
Tony Tam Chun-To
Jiang Tieshan
Lau Fong-Sai
Liu Hezhen
Lam Chi-Tai
Guinong's Bodyguard
Hsiao Yu
Shang Baozhen
Lai Yau-Hing
Uncle Si
Yu Tai-Ping
Yan Ji
Ngai Tim-Choi
Baozhen's Man
Wong Wa
Yan Ji's Thug
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 飛狐外傳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh, Louis Cha
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Ni Kuang
Screenplay
Chang Cheh
Screenplay
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Fox
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend of the Fox about?
Chin Siu Ho plays a young man who believes himself to be an orphan. Until one rainy night when he and three different men find themselves taking shelter from the storm in the same place. Here the man who raised him tells him at last the story of who his parents were. His father (Lu Feng) was a great swordsman trying to dispel rumors of a wrongdoing and return a lost sword to its rightful owner. Kuo Choi and Chiang Sheng (also master swordsmen) are the parties that Lu Feng is trying to rectify things with. Through cowardly trickery on Chiang's part, a duel ensues and it all winds up with Lu's death. His son is taken to safety by a servant (the man who since raised him). Now with the truth told, Chin Siu Ho seeks out Kuo Choi's aid and seeks vengeance for the wrongful death of his father.
Who directed Legend of the Fox?
Legend of the Fox was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in Legend of the Fox?
The principal cast of Legend of the Fox includes Chin Siu-Ho, Chiang Sheng, Choh Seung-Wan, Phillip Kwok Chui, Lu Feng.
When was Legend of the Fox released and how long is it?
Legend of the Fox was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Fox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Fox was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
Is Legend of the Fox based on a book or true story?
Legend of the Fox is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".