Murder Plot
孔雀王朝
Synopsis
Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and for his introduction of detective thriller ingredients into the martial arts movie genre. But this production was made even more special by the rare presence of superstar David Chiang. Here he gives another great performance as kung-fu knight Shen Lang, who stumbles across grave robbers while on the trail of a martial arts mass murderer. There's intrigue, betrayals, and battles galore before the last plot is revealed and the final murderer is defeated.
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Shen Lang
Ching Li
Zhu Qi Qi
Wong Chung
Jin Wu Wang
Chen Ping
Madam Wang
Candice Yu On-On
Bai Fei Fei
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Panda
Lo Lieh
Happy King
Ching Miao
Li Chang Chun
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Li's swordsman
Ai Fei
Tsui Re Yu
Lam Fai-Wong
Priest Li
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Wang Lian Hua
Lau Wai-Ling
Old woman
Wai Wang
Fang Pan Yang
Teresa Ha Ping
Chun Qiu
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Happy King's Bodyguard
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Li's Swordsman
Yuen Wah
Li's Swordsman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen, Gu Long
- Original Title
- 孔雀王朝
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen, Gu Long
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Chor Yuen
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
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Martial Arts
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Hong Kong Cinema
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Hong Kong Kung Fu
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder Plot
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What is Murder Plot about?
Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and for his introduction of detective thriller ingredients into the martial arts movie genre. But this production was made even more special by the rare presence of superstar David Chiang. Here he gives another great performance as kung-fu knight Shen Lang, who stumbles across grave robbers while on the trail of a martial arts mass murderer. There's intrigue, betrayals, and battles galore before the last plot is revealed and the final murderer is defeated.
Who directed Murder Plot?
Murder Plot was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in Murder Plot?
The principal cast of Murder Plot includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Ching Li, Wong Chung, Chen Ping, Candice Yu On-On.
When was Murder Plot released and how long is it?
Murder Plot was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Murder Plot based on a book or true story?
Murder Plot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gu Long".