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7.3 / 10(12 votes)IMDb19831h 40mTaiwan

All the King's Men

天下第一

“The ultimate kung fu--only 1 fighter will live!”

Synopsis

It's the 10th century BC, the emperor is not well, and the medicines he is receiving from con artist "Immortal Li" are in reality only making him worse.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 19, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
King Hu
Screenplay & Story
Wu Nien-jen
Original Score
Chen Sse-Seng
Original Title
天下第一
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Central Motion Picture Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

King Hu

Screenplay & Story

Wu Nien-jen, King Hu, Hsiao Yeh

Original Score & Music

Chen Sse-Seng

Director of Photography

Chow Yip-Hing

Film Editing

Wang Chin-Chen

Producers

Ming Chi, Chi-pin Chou

Department Leadership Roster

King Hu

King Hu

Director

King Hu

King Hu

Writer

Hsiao Yeh

Writer

King Hu

King Hu

Costume Design

Wang Tung

Wang Tung

Costume Design

Ming Chi

Producer

Mei-li Pan

Costume Design

Wang Chin-Chen

Editor

Wu Nien-jen

Wu Nien-jen

Screenplay

Chow Yip-Hing

Director of Photography

Chen Sse-Seng

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for All the King's Men.

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Frequently Asked Questions About All the King's Men

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is All the King's Men about?

It's the 10th century BC, the emperor is not well, and the medicines he is receiving from con artist "Immortal Li" are in reality only making him worse.

Who directed All the King's Men?

All the King's Men was directed by King Hu.

Who stars in All the King's Men?

The principal cast of All the King's Men includes Tien Feng, Tang Pao-Yun, Cui Tai-Jing, Cheng Pei-pei, Mu Szu-Cheng.

When was All the King's Men released and how long is it?

All the King's Men was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for All the King's Men?

The original motion picture soundtrack for All the King's Men was composed by Chen Sse-Seng.