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Legend of the Fox (1980): Cast

Legend of the Fox (1980) movie poster

Legend of the Fox is a 1980 action drama directed by Chang Cheh, starring Lu Feng as Hu Yidao, Chiang Sheng and Wang Han-Chen. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes.

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Legend of the Fox (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Director
Chang Cheh
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Shaw Brothers
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Legend of the Fox About?

The premise of Legend of the Fox without spoilers.

Chin Siu Ho plays a youth who thinks he is an orphan when a storm forces him, a servant and three strangers to share a shelter. The servant reveals his father, swordsman Lu Feng, tried to clear his name and return a stolen sword. Rival masters Kuo Choi and Chiang Sheng clash, ending in the father's death; the son seeks Kuo Choi's help to avenge him.

Legend of the Fox Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • young
  • night
  • man
  • the young flying fox by jin yong
  • wuxia
  • qing dynasty
  • wuxia action
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Legend of the Fox Cast & Characters

Lu Feng leads the cast as Hu Yidao, with Chiang Sheng as Tian Guinong / Tien Kuei-Nung and Wang Han-Chen as Innkeeper (uncredited). Directed by Chang Cheh; 39 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Legend of the Fox

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From the director

More from Chang Cheh

More films directed by Chang Cheh: Journey to the West, Shanghai 13, The Nine Demons and Death Ring.

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Legend of the Fox Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Fei hu wai zhuan” and “Legend of a Fox”.

Also known as
  • Fei hu wai zhuan
  • Legend of a Fox
  • 飞狐外传
  • 비호외전
  • ฤทธิ์กระบี่จิ้งจอกกายสิทธิ์

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FAQ

Legend of the Fox FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Legend of the Fox, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Legend of the Fox?

Legend of the Fox runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Legend of the Fox released?

Legend of the Fox was released on November 15, 1980.

Who directed Legend of the Fox?

Legend of the Fox was directed by Chang Cheh.

More films by Chang Cheh

Who is in the cast of Legend of the Fox?

Legend of the Fox stars Lu Feng as Hu Yidao, Chiang Sheng as Tian Guinong / Tien Kuei-Nung and Wang Han-Chen as Innkeeper (uncredited), among 39 credited actors.

Does Legend of the Fox have a post-credit scene?

No. Legend of the Fox has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Legend of the Fox in?

The original language of Legend of the Fox is Chinese.

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