Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
魔劍俠情
Synopsis
Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.
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Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 楚留香之幽靈山莊Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-07
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Ti Lung
Li Xunhuan
Alexander Fu Sheng
Jing Wuming
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
A fei
Ching Li
Lin Shiyin
Lo Lieh
Hu Bugui
Ku Feng
Shangguan Jinhong
Choh Seung-Wan
Lin Xianer
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Shangguan Fei
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Sun Xiaohong
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Lu Fengxian (White Gown)
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Xianer's maid
Elliot Ngok Wah
Guo Songyang
Ching Miao
Bai Xiao Sheng
Yuen Wah
Ximen Rou (Green Faced Spear)
Yuen Bun
Zhu Ge (One-leg Iron Stick)
Lau Wai-Ling
Prostitute
Wong Ching-Ho
Restaurant boss
Huang Pei-Chih
Money clan member
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 魔劍俠情
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen, Gu Long
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Wong Chit
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chor Yuen
Screenplay
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
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What is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman about?
Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.
Who directed Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
The principal cast of Return of the Sentimental Swordsman includes Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Ching Li, Lo Lieh.
When was Return of the Sentimental Swordsman released and how long is it?
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of the Sentimental Swordsman was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
Is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman based on a book or true story?
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gu Long".