Bastard Swordsman
天蠶變
Synopsis
Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.
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Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Yun Fei Yang
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Fu Yu Shu
Wang Yong
Chief Qing Song
Leanne Liu
Lun Wan Er
Alex Man Chi-Leung
Chief Dugu Wu Di
Chen Szu-Chia
Shen Man Jiun
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Bai Sek
Lo Meng
Kung Suen Wang
Kwan Fung
Lightning
Yuen Qiu
Rain
Richard Yuen Tak
Wind
Wong Lik
Thunder
Yeung Ching-Ching
Dugu Fang Er
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Yen Zhong Tian
Ngai Tim-Choi
Qing Song's servant
Shum Lo
Thundering Prognosticator (uncredited)
Wong Ching-Ho
Guardian of the Law (uncredited)
Chan Shen
Guardian of the Law
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Lou Chun-Ku
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Lou Chun-Ku
- Original Score
- So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
- Original Title
- 天蠶變
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Tony Lou Chun-Ku, Wong Ying
So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Philip Ma Kam-Cheung
So Chan-Kwok, Lau Shiu-Gwong, Chiang Hsing-Lung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Director
Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Screenplay
So Chan-Kwok
Editor
So Jan-Hau
Original Music Composer
Philip Ma Kam-Cheung
Director of Photography
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Lau Shiu-Gwong
Editor
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Original Music Composer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bastard Swordsman
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What is Bastard Swordsman about?
Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.
Who directed Bastard Swordsman?
Bastard Swordsman was directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku.
Who stars in Bastard Swordsman?
The principal cast of Bastard Swordsman includes Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Wang Yong, Leanne Liu, Alex Man Chi-Leung.
When was Bastard Swordsman released and how long is it?
Bastard Swordsman was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bastard Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bastard Swordsman was composed by So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing.