Bastard Swordsman 1983
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SplatYun 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Yun Fei Yang
as Fu Yu Shu
as Chief Qing Song
as Lun Wan Er
as Chief Dugu Wu Di
as Shen Man Jiun
as Bai Sek
as Kung Suen Wang
as Lightning
as Rain
Director:
Writer:
Tony Lou Chun-Ku, Wong Ying
Stars:
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Wang Yong, Leanne Liu, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Chen Szu-Chia, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Lo Meng, Kwan Fung, Yuen Qiu,
Genres:
Action
Release Date:
1983 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Bastard Swordsman
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Cast
as Yun Fei Yang
as Fu Yu Shu
as Chief Qing Song
as Lun Wan Er
as Chief Dugu Wu Di
as Shen Man Jiun
as Bai Sek
as Kung Suen Wang
as Lightning
as Rain
as Wind
as Thunder
as Dugu Fang Er
as Yen Zhong Tian
as Qing Song's servant
as Thundering Prognosticator (uncredited)
as Guardian of the Law (uncredited)
as Guardian of the Law
as Yu Sek
as Jin Sek
as Xie Ping
as Yao Feng
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