The Lost Bladesman

2011 1h 47m ZH

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 121

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Synopsis

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During the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao, the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu. However, Guan Yu is a loyal friend of Cao Cao's enemy Liu Bei so to persuade the peerless warrior to fight, Cao Cao takes his beloved Qi Lan hostage. After leading Cao Cao's forces to victory Guan Yu sets out with Qi Lan to rejoin Liu Bei. Now Cao Cao has deemed him too great a threat to live, and on the journey he must face all the forces at the Emperor's command sent to destroy him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Donnie Yen
Guan Yunchang
Jiang Wen
Cao Cao
Sun Li
Qilan
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Liu Bei
Chen Hong
Liu Bei's No. 1 Wife
Shao Bing
Zhang Liao
Andy On Chi-Kit
Kong Xiu
Wang Xuebing
Wang Zhi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Writers: Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, shot by Chan Chi-Ying. 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 Henry Lai Wan-Man. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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AWARDS

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Editor Eric Kwong Chi-Leung 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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Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen and Sun Li carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1648093 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alan Mak Siu-Fai directs. Chan Chi-Ying behind the camera. Henry Lai Wan-Man scores. Eric Kwong Chi-Leung cuts. Produced in China, Hong Kong. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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1Released 15 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.
3Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, shot by Chan Chi-Ying. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Henry Lai Wan-Man. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Eric Kwong Chi-Leung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen and Sun Li carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1648093 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.