The Idiot Swordsman
糊塗大醉俠
Synopsis
A young man, very talented in the martial arts, appears in a troubled part of the country and rids it of brigandry with his fighting skills. His sloppy dress and fondness for wine earns him the title of Idiot Swordsman. But his true identity remains a mystery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Jen-Chieh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chao Tong-ping
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan
- Original Title
- 糊塗大醉俠
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan (H.K.) Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Jen-Chieh
Chao Tong-ping
Huang Mao-Shan
Huang Chiu-Kuei
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Jen-Chieh
Director
Chao Tong-ping
Screenplay
Huang Chiu-Kuei
Editor
Huang Mao-Shan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idiot Swordsman
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What is The Idiot Swordsman about?
A young man, very talented in the martial arts, appears in a troubled part of the country and rids it of brigandry with his fighting skills. His sloppy dress and fondness for wine earns him the title of Idiot Swordsman. But his true identity remains a mystery.
Who directed The Idiot Swordsman?
The Idiot Swordsman was directed by Chang Jen-Chieh.
Who stars in The Idiot Swordsman?
The principal cast of The Idiot Swordsman includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Shih Feng, Nancy Yen Nan-See, Lo Lieh, Man Kong Lung.
When was The Idiot Swordsman released and how long is it?
The Idiot Swordsman was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idiot Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idiot Swordsman was composed by Huang Mao-Shan.