Five Tough Guys
五大漢
Synopsis
The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martial arts champion who starred in many films for the studio) in order to protect a patriotic general from a scheming usurper. To this end, the unlikely heroes act as the general’s escorts on a dangerous journey to a distant British consulate, beset by enemies and sinister Japanese interference along the way.
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Five Tough Guys 五大漢 (1974) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-26
Top Cast
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Master Wu Wen-Yuan
Wai Wang
Shen Shi-Xian
Shih Chung-Tien
Da Chiang
Fan Mei-Sheng
Wei Jin-Bao
Wong Chung
Feng Hsieng
Ku Feng
Chief Hung
Lily Ho
Courtesan Hsiao Feng-Hsien
Ling Yun
General Tsai Song-Po
Hitoshi Ōmae
Miyazaki
Tung Lin
Captain Lin
Ching Miao
Head of Feng family
Wong Ching
Scarred Tiger
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Yuen Yat-Choh
Wai Pak
Yen Shi-Kwan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Title
- 五大漢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Ni Kuang
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Department Leadership Roster
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Tough Guys
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What is Five Tough Guys about?
The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martial arts champion who starred in many films for the studio) in order to protect a patriotic general from a scheming usurper. To this end, the unlikely heroes act as the general’s escorts on a dangerous journey to a distant British consulate, beset by enemies and sinister Japanese interference along the way.
Who directed Five Tough Guys?
Five Tough Guys was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in Five Tough Guys?
The principal cast of Five Tough Guys includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Wai Wang, Shih Chung-Tien, Fan Mei-Sheng, Wong Chung.
When was Five Tough Guys released and how long is it?
Five Tough Guys was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.