The Scholar Swordsman
Originally released in 1971. The Scholar Swordsman is a action film. directed by Hou Cheng.
Synopsis
The Scholar Swordsman Shih Yen-wen and the Good Daughter Pai Chun loved one after another deeply and became husband and wife. Unfortunately, Hell Town Robbers ambushed them and blinded them two, their son also went missing. Longing for Shih’s love for sometime, the Peach Lady seduced Shih to take the “merciless pill” and resulted in Shih’s memory loss and became a puppet controlled by her, causing a commotion in the martial arts world. Adapted from Huang Chun-hsiung’s popular hand puppet show TV series, The Scholar Swordsman, the whole film is permeated with a strong puppetry style. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the fight scenes were creatively designed. Moreover, Shaw Brothers’ martial arts star, Chen Hung-lieh guest-starred in the film. It is a real treat for the sight and sound.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Hwa Kuo Movie Studio Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Scholar Swordsman about?
The Scholar Swordsman Shih Yen-wen and the Good Daughter Pai Chun loved one after another deeply and became husband and wife. Unfortunately, Hell Town Robbers ambushed them and blinded them two, th...
Who directed The Scholar Swordsman?
The Scholar Swordsman was directed by Hou Cheng.
How long is The Scholar Swordsman?
The Scholar Swordsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Scholar Swordsman released?
The Scholar Swordsman was released on December 31, 1971 in theaters.