The Naval Commandos
海軍突擊隊
Synopsis
The "Godfather Of The Kung-Fu Film" created this rousing epic of a seemingly suicidal mission to destroy the Japanese Navy's flagship in 1937, featuring many great actors he had worked with over the years. Their courageous and desperate attempts to do just that comprise the remarkable action in this rousing epic, featuring some of the greatest actors Chang had ever made, was making, and would ever make famous. (IVL)
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Tony Liu Tian-jue
Vice Admiral An Qi Bang
Chi Kuan-Chun
Capt. Hu Jing Duan
David Chiang Da-Wei
Song San
Alexander Fu Sheng
Xiao Liu
Shih Szu
Cui Hsia
Ti Lung
Captain Liang Guan Qin
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Sgt. Shao Kang Fa
Chiang Sheng
Sgt. Jiang Ping Guang
Phillip Kwok Chui
Sgt. She Gan
Lu Feng
Sgt. Xu Xiang Lin
An Ping
Major Li
Woo Kei
Chinese Navy Chief
Shan Mao
Japanese Navy Officer Hiroda
Lee Sau-Kei
Japanese Admiral
Lam Fai-Wong
Lorry driver
Suen Shu-Pei
Japanese naval officer
Wong Lik
Japanese officer
Lo Meng
Song's Henchman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Yung-hsiang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 海軍突擊隊
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers, Chang's Film Company, China Motion Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Yung-hsiang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Chang Cheh
Director
Chang Yung-hsiang
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Huang Yung
Costume Design
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naval Commandos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Naval Commandos about?
The "Godfather Of The Kung-Fu Film" created this rousing epic of a seemingly suicidal mission to destroy the Japanese Navy's flagship in 1937, featuring many great actors he had worked with over the years. Their courageous and desperate attempts to do just that comprise the remarkable action in this rousing epic, featuring some of the greatest actors Chang had ever made, was making, and would ever make famous. (IVL)
Who directed The Naval Commandos?
The Naval Commandos was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Naval Commandos?
The principal cast of The Naval Commandos includes Tony Liu Tian-jue, Chi Kuan-Chun, David Chiang Da-Wei, Alexander Fu Sheng, Shih Szu.
When was The Naval Commandos released and how long is it?
The Naval Commandos was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naval Commandos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naval Commandos was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.