Legendary Weapons of China
1982 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 7.1 · 73% critics
Set during the late Qing Dynasty, this martial arts fantasy follows rival factions hunting a former leader who rejected their belief in supernatural fighting powers against Western guns. As assassins close in, shifting loyalties, strange techniques, and escalating confrontations turn the chase into a fast-moving clash of weapons and mysticism.
Also known as Legendary Weapons of Kung Fu
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Details
- Original title
- 十八般武藝
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-01-21
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 73/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (52 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like classic kung fu movies with nonstop action, eccentric fantasy touches, and a chaotic sense of fun, especially if Dirty Ho or Duel to the Death work for you; Not for you if you want a simple, easy-to-follow story.
Pros: inventive fight scenes; wild supernatural twists; lively mix of tones | Cons: confusing opening; crowded plot; uneven comedy
Cast & crew
Lau Kar-Leung
as Lui Gung / Uncle Yu
Hsiao Ho
as Tien Hao
Alexander Fu Sheng
as Mo
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
as Fang Shau-Ching
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Ti Tan
Lau Kar-Wing
as Lui Yung
Chu Tit-Wo
as Tieh Tien
Wong Ching-Ho
as Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
King Lee King-Chu
as Leader of Earth Clan
Lam Hak-Ming
as Rascal / Servant at Inn
Directed by Lau Kar-Leung