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The Emperor and His Brother (1981): Cast

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The Emperor and His Brother is a 1981 action drama directed by Chor Yuen, starring Jason Pai Piao as Emperor Chien Lung, Ku Feng and Wong Ching-Ho. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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The Emperor and His Brother (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Chor Yuen
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Emperor and His Brother About?

The premise of The Emperor and His Brother without spoilers.

When a family shelters a refugee, their young son reveals the hideout to the pursuers in exchange for a coveted telescope offered as a reward. His treachery shames the household, and his father, desperate to recover the family’s honor, resolves to kill his own child, setting a tragic confrontation in motion.

The Emperor and His Brother Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Emperor and His Brother Cast & Characters

Jason Pai Piao leads the cast as Emperor Chien Lung, with Ku Feng as Chief Chou Chung Ying and Wong Ching-Ho as Shan Peng. Directed by Chor Yuen; 56 actors are credited in all.

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More from Chor Yuen

More films directed by Chor Yuen: Blood Stained Tradewind, Sleazy Dizzy, The Diary of a Big Man and Last Song in Paris.

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The Emperor and His Brother Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Shu Jian en chou lu” and “Todesduell im Kaiserpalast”.

Also known as
  • Shu Jian en chou lu
  • Todesduell im Kaiserpalast
  • 서검은구록
  • 书剑恩仇录
  • ยุทธจักรศึกสายเลือด
  • Thư Kiếm Ân Cừu Lục

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The Emperor and His Brother FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Emperor and His Brother, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Emperor and His Brother?

The Emperor and His Brother runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Emperor and His Brother released?

The Emperor and His Brother was released on July 19, 1981.

Who directed The Emperor and His Brother?

The Emperor and His Brother was directed by Chor Yuen.

More films by Chor Yuen

Who is in the cast of The Emperor and His Brother?

The Emperor and His Brother stars Jason Pai Piao as Emperor Chien Lung, Ku Feng as Chief Chou Chung Ying and Wong Ching-Ho as Shan Peng, among 56 credited actors.

Does The Emperor and His Brother have a post-credit scene?

No. The Emperor and His Brother has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Emperor and His Brother in?

The original language of The Emperor and His Brother is Chinese.

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