Farewell to a Warrior
辭郎洲
Synopsis
Disillusioned by years of futile bloodshed, General Chang Ta initially refuses the emperor’s call to defend the collapsing dynasty. It is his wife, Chen Pi-niang, a woman of exceptional intelligence and resolve, who urges him to answer his duty. At Tzu Lang Chow, she bids him farewell with a lock of her hair, a symbol of devotion and sacrifice, as he marches toward a seemingly hopeless battle. While Chang Ta fights at the front, Chen Pi-niang organizes local militias and leads a daring volunteer fleet of fishing boats to deliver supplies and strike the enemy. As defeat closes in and betrayal looms, husband and wife each face their fate with unyielding loyalty to their country.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Score
- Yang Shao-Jun, Xu Bing-Xian
- Original Title
- 辭郎洲
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen
Yang Shao-Jun, Xu Bing-Xian
Wong Chit
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Shao-Jun
Original Music Composer
Xu Bing-Xian
Original Music Composer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Chor Yuen
Director
Chor Yuen
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
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What is Farewell to a Warrior about?
Disillusioned by years of futile bloodshed, General Chang Ta initially refuses the emperor’s call to defend the collapsing dynasty. It is his wife, Chen Pi-niang, a woman of exceptional intelligence and resolve, who urges him to answer his duty. At Tzu Lang Chow, she bids him farewell with a lock of her hair, a symbol of devotion and sacrifice, as he marches toward a seemingly hopeless battle. While Chang Ta fights at the front, Chen Pi-niang organizes local militias and leads a daring volunteer fleet of fishing boats to deliver supplies and strike the enemy. As defeat closes in and betrayal looms, husband and wife each face their fate with unyielding loyalty to their country.
Who directed Farewell to a Warrior?
Farewell to a Warrior was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in Farewell to a Warrior?
The principal cast of Farewell to a Warrior includes Hsiao Nan-Ying, Yau Fung, Ting Min, Lo Kuei-Feng, Huang Su-Yu.
When was Farewell to a Warrior released and how long is it?
Farewell to a Warrior was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell to a Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell to a Warrior was composed by Yang Shao-Jun, Xu Bing-Xian.