5.8The Romance of Book and Sword · 1987
The Romance of Book and Sword (1987) is a Action / Drama film directed by Ann Hui, starring Da Shichang, Zhang Duofu, Liu Jia.
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5.8Overview
The story is based on the popular novel developed from folk legend. It goes that the Manchurian emperor Qianlong of China (circa 18th Century) was actually the son of a Han Chinese, the subject ethnicity. His brother of blood, Chen Jialuo just happened to be the chief of the Red Flower Society, an anti-Manchu secret society. Chen, a learned scholar, thought he could get his brother turn his back on the Manchu and restore the Han Chinese reign. But the story was ended by brutal clearence of the society members. It reflects one of the dark pages in Chinese culture, that ethics and humanity always become impotent when countered with power.
Cast
Da Shichang, Zhang Duofu, Liu Jia, Sun Chenxi, Guo Bichuan, Ding Chui-Wa, Wu Chun-Sheng, Yu Da-Lu
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What is "The Romance of Book and Sword" about?
The story is based on the popular novel developed from folk legend. It goes that the Manchurian emperor Qianlong of China (circa 18th Century) was actually the son of a Han Chinese, the subject ethnicity. His brother of blood, Chen Jialuo just happened to be the chief of the Red Flower Society, an anti-Manchu secret society. Chen, a learned scholar, thought he could get his brother turn his back on the Manchu and restore the Han Chinese reign. But the story was ended by brutal clearence of the society members. It reflects one of the dark pages in Chinese culture, that ethics and humanity always become impotent when countered with power.
When was "The Romance of Book and Sword" released?
The Romance of Book and Sword was released in 1987.
Who stars in "The Romance of Book and Sword"?
The cast includes Da Shichang, Zhang Duofu, Liu Jia, Sun Chenxi.
