The Daredevils
雜技亡命隊
Synopsis
The General's son Yang escapes a massacre at his home that subsequently sees a corrupt, criminal syndicate in charge of the local forces. Seeking shelter with four good friends who are street performers, Yang plots his revenge though refuses to acknowledge the fearsome odds he faces. The quartet try to convince him to bide his time, but the young avenger sneaks into his former home and, after a battle against a few top fighters, is killed by their leader. When Yang's friends discover his tragic fate, they devise a way of defeating the killers without having to face their mighty army directly.
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Phillip Kwok Chui
Liang Guoren
Chiang Sheng
Chen Feng
Lu Feng
Fu Quanyi
Sun Chien
Xinzheng
Lo Meng
Yang Daying
Wong Lik
Commander Han Peichang
Chan Shen
Chief of Staff Xu
Tony Tam Chun-To
Yuan Biao, Bodyguard #1
Yu Tai-Ping
Lin Zhen, Bodyguard #3
Yang Hsiung
Bodyguard #2
Ng Hong-Sang
Deputy Zhang
Walter Tso Tat-Wah
Liang Chuan
Hsiao Yu
Yang Daxiang
Wang Han-Chen
Division Commander Yang
Lau Fong-Sai
Soldier
Chow Kin-Ping
Soldier
Lai Yau-Hing
Soldier
Chan Hung
Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 雜技亡命隊
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chang Cheh
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daredevils
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What is The Daredevils about?
The General's son Yang escapes a massacre at his home that subsequently sees a corrupt, criminal syndicate in charge of the local forces. Seeking shelter with four good friends who are street performers, Yang plots his revenge though refuses to acknowledge the fearsome odds he faces. The quartet try to convince him to bide his time, but the young avenger sneaks into his former home and, after a battle against a few top fighters, is killed by their leader. When Yang's friends discover his tragic fate, they devise a way of defeating the killers without having to face their mighty army directly.
Who directed The Daredevils?
The Daredevils was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Daredevils?
The principal cast of The Daredevils includes Phillip Kwok Chui, Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng, Sun Chien, Lo Meng.
When was The Daredevils released and how long is it?
The Daredevils was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Daredevils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Daredevils was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Daredevils?
The Daredevils holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).