The Weird Man
神通術與小霸王
Synopsis
Chang is known for his lone swordsman and hero movies and strangely The Weird Man still reflects this. Cheng plays a righteous, beheaded priest with supernatural powers that returns from the dead to wreak havoc against one of the corrupt kingdoms, making Cheng a heroic swords-ghost.
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Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi
Taoist Yu Ji
Jason Pai Piao
Prime Minister Cao
Kwan Fung
Toaist Zuo Ci
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Guo Jia, Cao's advisor
Dennis Chiu Gwok
General Sun Ce
Wong Man-Yee
Xiao Qiao
Lau Yuk-Pok
Da Qiao
Wong Lik
Magistrate Xu Gong
Yu Tai-Ping
Duan
Chu Ko
Guo Rang
Ai Fei
Governor Zhou Yu
Wong Ching-Ho
Taoist Priest
Wang Han-Chen
Emisarry Chen Zhen of He Bei
Alan Sit Chun-wai
Xu Gong's bodyguard
Gam Tin-Chue
Sun Ce's official
Wan Seung-Lam
Xu Gong's thug
Wang Han-Chen
Executioner
Ngai Tim-Choi
Wu Chao
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh
- Original Score
- Shing Chin-Yung, So Jan-Hau
- Original Title
- 神通術與小霸王
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Shing Chin-Yung, So Jan-Hau
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Writer
Chang Cheh
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Shing Chin-Yung
Original Music Composer
So Jan-Hau
Original Music Composer
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BD Release: 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weird Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Weird Man about?
Chang is known for his lone swordsman and hero movies and strangely The Weird Man still reflects this. Cheng plays a righteous, beheaded priest with supernatural powers that returns from the dead to wreak havoc against one of the corrupt kingdoms, making Cheng a heroic swords-ghost.
Who directed The Weird Man?
The Weird Man was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Weird Man?
The principal cast of The Weird Man includes Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Jason Pai Piao, Kwan Fung, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Dennis Chiu Gwok.
When was The Weird Man released and how long is it?
The Weird Man was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Weird Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Weird Man was composed by Shing Chin-Yung, So Jan-Hau.