The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martial arts champion who starred in many films for the studio) in order to protect a patriotic general from a scheming usurper. To this end, the unlikely heroes act as the general’s escorts on a dangerous journey to a distant British consulate, beset by enemies and sinister Japanese interference along the way.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Pao Hsueh-LiDirector
- Ni KuangWriter
Cast
- Chen Kuan-TaiMaster Wu Wen-Yuan
- Wai WangShen Shi-Xian
- Shih Chung-TienDa Chiang
- Fan Mei-ShengWei Jin-Bao
- Wong ChungFeng Hsieng
- Ku FengChief Hung
- Lily HoCourtesan Hsiao Feng-Hsien
- Ling YunGeneral Tsai Song-Po
- Hitoshi ŌmaeMiyazaki
- Tung LinCaptain Lin
- Ching MiaoHead of Feng family
- Wong ChingScarred Tiger