The Hero of Swallow
神偷燕子李三
Synopsis
The 'flying Swallow', Li San (Yuen Biao) robs the rich to help the poor. He has come to Beijing to search for his lost love, Ching Li / Chinny (Athena Chu Yin), who has been sold as prostitute.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siu Sang
- Original Score
- Tang Siu-Lam, Simon Leung Chi-Wa
- Original Title
- 神偷燕子李三
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Golden Tripod Film Co., Hong Kong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siu Sang
Tang Siu-Lam, Simon Leung Chi-Wa
Ho Hak-Wai, Ally Wong
Cheng Keung
Cheung Chung-Ping, Hu Chin
Department Leadership Roster
Cheung Chung-Ping
Producer
Hu Chin
Producer
Siu Sang
Director
Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
Ho Hak-Wai
Director of Photography
Simon Leung Chi-Wa
Original Music Composer
Chui Lung
Costume Design
Ally Wong
Director of Photography
Cheng Keung
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hero of Swallow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hero of Swallow about?
The 'flying Swallow', Li San (Yuen Biao) robs the rich to help the poor. He has come to Beijing to search for his lost love, Ching Li / Chinny (Athena Chu Yin), who has been sold as prostitute.
Who directed The Hero of Swallow?
The Hero of Swallow was directed by Siu Sang.
Who stars in The Hero of Swallow?
The principal cast of The Hero of Swallow includes Yuen Biao, Athena Chu Yan, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Lu Jianmin, Eddy Ko Hung.
When was The Hero of Swallow released and how long is it?
The Hero of Swallow was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hero of Swallow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hero of Swallow was composed by Tang Siu-Lam, Simon Leung Chi-Wa.