The Brave Archer
射鵰英雄傳
Synopsis
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pugilists agree to separate the two boys, tutor them separately in martial arts, and let them meet again when they have grown up, to determine whose abilities are better. Guo becomes the student of the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan" while Yang Kang becomes the foster son of a Jurchen prince inadvertently.
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The Brave Archer 射鵰英雄傳 (1977) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-09
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Alexander Fu Sheng
Guo Jing
Tien Niu
Huang Rong
Phillip Kwok Chui
Chao Pai-Tun
Ku Feng
Northern Beggar Hung Chi-Kung
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Eastern Evil Huang Yao-shi
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Western Poison Ouyang Fung
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Ouyang Ke
Li Yi-Min
Yang Kang
Dick Wei
Yang Tieh-Sin
Lau Wai-Ling
Bau Shi-Ruo
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Kuo Sau-Tien
Chu Jing
Li-Pin
Yue Wing
Jin 6th Prince/Yuan Ngan Hung Lit
Chan Shen
Spiritual Wisdom Ling Tze
Fan Mei-Sheng
Odd Immortal Leung Sin-Yung
Suen Shu-Pei
Hell King Sha Tung-Tin
Tsai Hung
Flying Bat (1st Weird 7)
Lam Fai-Wong
Scholar Chu (2nd Weird 7)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 射鵰英雄傳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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What is The Brave Archer about?
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pugilists agree to separate the two boys, tutor them separately in martial arts, and let them meet again when they have grown up, to determine whose abilities are better. Guo becomes the student of the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan" while Yang Kang becomes the foster son of a Jurchen prince inadvertently.
Who directed The Brave Archer?
The Brave Archer was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Brave Archer?
The principal cast of The Brave Archer includes Alexander Fu Sheng, Tien Niu, Phillip Kwok Chui, Ku Feng, Eddie Koo Koon Chung.
When was The Brave Archer released and how long is it?
The Brave Archer was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brave Archer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brave Archer was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
Is The Brave Archer based on a book or true story?
The Brave Archer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".