The Brave Archer
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The Brave Archer (1977, HK) is a Martial Arts film directed by Chang Cheh.
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Main Details
- Released in 1977
- Color
- Running Time: 127 Min.
- Production Co: Shaw Brothers
- Distribution Co: World Northal (1983) (USA) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Directed by Chang Cheh
- Written by Lung Ku
- Starring Sheng Fu, Shen Chan, Sheng Chiang, Chung Hing Chiu, Mei Sheng Fan
- Produced by Run Run Shaw
- Cinematography by Chieh Huang
- Film Editing by Hsing-lung Chiang
Also Known As
- Sau diu ying hung chuen (Hong Kong) (Cantonese title)
- Der Schwur der Karateka (Germany)
- Shaolin Archers (Philippines) (English title)
- The Brave Archer (Hong Kong) (English title)
- Kung Fu Warlords
Synopsis
The Brave Archer, also known as Kungfu Warlords, is a 1977 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh, starring Alexander Fu and Tanny Tien in the lead roles. The film is the first part of a trilogy and was followed by The Brave Archer 2 (1978) and The Brave Archer 3 (1981). The trilogy has two unofficial sequels, The Brave Archer and His Mate (1982) and Little Dragon Maiden (1983).
