Sweet Is Revenge
大侠复仇记
Synopsis
Some 40 years ago when warlords rode rough-shod over the Chinese people, circus acrobat Pao Te-cheng took to the hills and began robbing the rich to help the poor. His daring feats earned him the nickname of “The Masked Robber”. Trying to intercept a large sum of money to be turned over to public security chief Cheng Kuan-hsi, he is nearly caught. Partner Hsiao Chung is jubilant over his safe return. But in the government office, chief detective Ma Pu-yun frantically plots his arrest. Ma Chien-li, son of the chief detective, devises a clever trap set for Ma Pu-yun’s birthday party. Among the guests is Huang Tan-ping who is engaged to Doctor David Lee. Ma Chien-li proposes to her without knowing this.
Top Cast
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Elliot Ngok Wah
Xiao Pao
Li Ching
Wang Dan-Ping
Angela Yu Chien
Mrs Zheng
Ching Miao
Commander Zheng Quan Xi
Lee Ying
Chief Inspector Ma Bu Yun
Chen Hung-Lieh
Ma Qian-Li
Wu Chia-Hsiang
Xiao Zhong
Ho Fan
David Li
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
David's mother
Lui Ming
Chen Shi-De
Lee Wan-Chung
Deputy Wang
Tien Shun
Captain Zhou
Tien Meng
Wong Ching-Ho
Chief Warden Suan
Shum Lo
Warden Tian Da Cheng
Ku Feng
Lui Zheng Gui
Wu Ma
Prison guard
Kwan Yan
Prison guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Chia-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheng Kang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 大侠复仇记
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Chia-Hsiang
Cheng Kang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Wu Chia-Hsiang
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Cheng Kang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Is Revenge
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What is Sweet Is Revenge about?
Some 40 years ago when warlords rode rough-shod over the Chinese people, circus acrobat Pao Te-cheng took to the hills and began robbing the rich to help the poor. His daring feats earned him the nickname of “The Masked Robber”. Trying to intercept a large sum of money to be turned over to public security chief Cheng Kuan-hsi, he is nearly caught. Partner Hsiao Chung is jubilant over his safe return. But in the government office, chief detective Ma Pu-yun frantically plots his arrest. Ma Chien-li, son of the chief detective, devises a clever trap set for Ma Pu-yun’s birthday party. Among the guests is Huang Tan-ping who is engaged to Doctor David Lee. Ma Chien-li proposes to her without knowing this.
Who directed Sweet Is Revenge?
Sweet Is Revenge was directed by Wu Chia-Hsiang.
Who stars in Sweet Is Revenge?
The principal cast of Sweet Is Revenge includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Li Ching, Angela Yu Chien, Ching Miao, Lee Ying.
When was Sweet Is Revenge released and how long is it?
Sweet Is Revenge was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Is Revenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Is Revenge was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.