The Legend of Wisely
衛斯理傳奇
Synopsis
Wisely, the famous writer/adventurer, traverses to Taiwan, Egypt and Nepal on the hunt for a magical pearl that may expand human consciousness, said to be left in a Buddhist monastery by a dragon.
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[Trailer] 衛斯理傳奇 (Legend Of Wisely, The) - HD VersionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-22
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Sam Hui
Wisely
Ti Lung
Pak Kei Wei
Teddy Robin
David Ko
Joey Wong
Sue Pak
Alan Kuo
Little Master
Bruce Baron
Howard Hope
Heidi Makinen
Howard Hope's assistant
Blackie Ko Sau-Leung
The Two Headed Snake
Alan Li Hai-Hsing
Hing
Paulo Tocha
Wellington Fung
Fake David Ko
Wong Mau-Chow
Ng Chiu-Leung
Lee Tak-Shing
Chen Chun-Kun
Chang Seng-Kwong
Chan Wai-To
Fan Chin-Hung
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teddy Robin
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Liu Gin-Wai, Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung, Philip Cheng Chung-Tai
- Original Score
- Lo Ta-Yu
- Original Title
- 衛斯理傳奇
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Cinema City Company Limited, Golden Princess Amusement Co., Ltd., International Subtitle Company, Long Shong Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teddy Robin
Gerald Liu Gin-Wai, Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung, Philip Cheng Chung-Tai, Ni Kuang
Lo Ta-Yu
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Wilson Yip
Sam Hui
Department Leadership Roster
Teddy Robin
Director
Gerald Liu Gin-Wai
Screenplay
Shirley Chan
Costume Design
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Director of Photography
Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung
Screenplay
Philip Cheng Chung-Tai
Screenplay
Lo Ta-Yu
Original Music Composer
Sam Hui
Producer
Wilson Yip
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Wisely
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What is The Legend of Wisely about?
Wisely, the famous writer/adventurer, traverses to Taiwan, Egypt and Nepal on the hunt for a magical pearl that may expand human consciousness, said to be left in a Buddhist monastery by a dragon.
Who directed The Legend of Wisely?
The Legend of Wisely was directed by Teddy Robin.
Who stars in The Legend of Wisely?
The principal cast of The Legend of Wisely includes Sam Hui, Ti Lung, Teddy Robin, Joey Wong, Alan Kuo.
When was The Legend of Wisely released and how long is it?
The Legend of Wisely was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Legend of Wisely make at the box office?
The Legend of Wisely grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Wisely?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Wisely was composed by Lo Ta-Yu.
Is The Legend of Wisely based on a book or true story?
The Legend of Wisely is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ni Kuang".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Wisely?
The Legend of Wisely holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).