True Legend

2010 1h 55m ZH

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 249

ActionFantasy

Synopsis

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Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Su Can
Zhou Xun
Ying
Andy On Chi-Kit
Yuan Lie
Guo Xiaodong
Colonel Ma
Jay Chou
God of Wushu / Drunken God
Michelle Yeoh
Dr. Yu
Feng Xiaogang
Pick pocket
David Carradine
Anthony

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yuen Woo-ping
Writers: Christine To Chi-Long
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 34% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: China, Hong Kong, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, shot by Zhao Xiaoding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Shigeru Umebayashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Wenders Li Tung-Chuen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhou Xun and Andy On Chi-Kit carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1425257 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Yuen Woo-ping directs. Zhao Xiaoding behind the camera. Shigeru Umebayashi scores. Wenders Li Tung-Chuen cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in China, Hong Kong, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 34% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 16 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: China, Hong Kong, United States of America.
4Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, shot by Zhao Xiaoding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Shigeru Umebayashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Wenders Li Tung-Chuen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhou Xun and Andy On Chi-Kit carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1425257 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.