Iron Bodyguard
大刀王五
Synopsis
Wang Wu, a skilled swordsman, befriends Tan Tzu-tung, a scholar who encourages him to join a reform movement in China. Together, they face challenges as they fight for change.
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Iron Bodyguard (1973) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 大刀王五Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-29
Top Cast
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Big Blade Wang Wu
Lily Li
Tong's Sister
Chiang Tao
Commander Pei Feng
Elliot Ngok Wah
Tan Si-Tong
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Hu Qi
Lu Ti
Iron Fist Yan Feng
Tung Lin
General Chong
Chiang Nan
Commander Wen Ping
Betty Pei Ti
Camomile
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Thief
Ku Wen-Chung
Kang You-Wei
Dean Shek Tin
Liang Qi-Chao
Wu Chi-Chin
Dung Gu
Wong Ching-Ho
Reformist in Prison
Lee Sau-Kei
Reformist in Prison
Lee Pang-Fei
Execution Official
Shum Lo
Tong's Friend at Brothel
Yen Shi-Kwan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Title
- 大刀王五
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
Ni Kuang
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Bodyguard
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What is Iron Bodyguard about?
Wang Wu, a skilled swordsman, befriends Tan Tzu-tung, a scholar who encourages him to join a reform movement in China. Together, they face challenges as they fight for change.
Who directed Iron Bodyguard?
Iron Bodyguard was directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in Iron Bodyguard?
The principal cast of Iron Bodyguard includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Lily Li, Chiang Tao, Elliot Ngok Wah, Danny Lee Sau-Yin.
When was Iron Bodyguard released and how long is it?
Iron Bodyguard was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.