Ode to Gallantry (1982): Cast & Plot
Ode to Gallantry is a 1982 action comedy directed by Chang Cheh, starring Wong Lik as Xie Yanke, Sun Chien and Yang Chi-Ching. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ode to Gallantry About?
The premise of Ode to Gallantry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows a fighter called “Mongol” who discovers the Black Iron Token—a talisman that grants any wish from the ruthless kung fu master Xie Yanke. Possessing it drags him into a deadly contest among rival martial‑arts clans, each desperate to claim the token’s power, forcing him to navigate shifting loyalties, brutal confrontations and the lure of a single, world‑changing wish.
Ode to Gallantry Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- ode to gallantry by jin yong
Ode to Gallantry Cast & Characters
Wong Lik leads the cast as Xie Yanke, with Sun Chien as Bei Haishi and Yang Chi-Ching as Ding Busan. Directed by Chang Cheh; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chang Cheh
- Wong Lik as Xie Yanke
- Sun Chien as Bei Haishi
- Yang Chi-Ching as Ding Busan
- Candy Wen Xue-Er as Dingding Dangdang
Also Starring in Ode to Gallantry
· 23 more- Wa Lun Wen
- Phillip Kwok Bastard / Chief Shi Zhongyu
- Chan Shen Bai
- Teresa Ha Ping Princess Mei Fanggu
- Chiang Sheng White Tiger Angel
- Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi Green Dragon Angel
- Chu Ko Green Dragon Angel
- Ting Tung Zhangle gang (uncredited)
- Wan Seung-Lam Zhangle gang
- Jamie Luk Kim-Ming Wu Daotong
- Lam Chi-Tai Thug after Wu Daotong
- Ngai Tim-Choi Zhangle gang
- Keung Hon Zhentian gang chief
- Tony Tam Chun-To Zhan Fei
- Yang Hsiung Feng
- David Lam Wai
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- Lau Wai-Ling Guan Rou
- Chow Kin-Ping Qiu Shanfeng
- Stephan Yip Tin-Hang Chief
- Yu Tai-Ping Zhu Hengye
- Tang Ching Mr. Shi Qing
- Wong Mei-Mei Hua
- Yau Chui-Ling Shijian
More from Chang Cheh
More films directed by Chang Cheh: Journey to the West, Shanghai 13, The Nine Demons and Death Ring.
Ode to Gallantry Plot Summary
What happens in Ode to Gallantry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
a. ‘Mongrel’, Philip Kwok stumbles upon a mysterious metal tablet amid a violent clash between rival martial-arts clans. A passing couple, Shi Qing and Min Rou, recognize the item and hurry to explain its significance, but the tablet is seized by the unpredictable Xie Yanke, a powerful and eccentric martial artist played by Wong Lik. Xie proclaims that he will punish the warring factions with a ritual massacre every three years, and he tempts Gouzazhong with gold, status, and even kung-fu training in exchange for the tablet. Gouzazhong refuses all offers, so Xie forces him to study kung-fu—but deliberately teaches him the wrong techniques. Gouzazhong collapses unconscious, and is found by Sun Chien, second-in-command of the Changle Gang, who brings him back to their headquarters to recover.
Full summary
The whole story of Ode to Gallantry, scene by scene
Ode to Gallantry Videos
2 videos: 2 clips.
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How Well Do You Know Ode to Gallantry?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What nickname is given to the protagonist Gouzazhong?
Ode to Gallantry Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Xia ke hang” and “侠客行”.
- Also known as
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- Xia ke hang
- 侠客行
- 侠客行 1982
- คู่แฝดคะนองฤทธิ์
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Ode to Gallantry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ode to Gallantry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ode to Gallantry?
Ode to Gallantry runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Ode to Gallantry released?
Ode to Gallantry was released on December 16, 1982.
Who directed Ode to Gallantry?
Ode to Gallantry was directed by Chang Cheh.
More films by Chang Cheh Who is in the cast of Ode to Gallantry?
Ode to Gallantry stars Wong Lik as Xie Yanke, Sun Chien as Bei Haishi and Yang Chi-Ching as Ding Busan, among 27 credited actors.
Does Ode to Gallantry have a post-credit scene?
No. Ode to Gallantry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ode to Gallantry in?
The original language of Ode to Gallantry is Chinese.
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