The Romance of Book and Sword (1987): Cast
The Romance of Book and Sword is a 1987 action drama directed by Ann Hui, starring Da Shichang as Emperor Qian Long, Zhang Duofu and Liu Jia. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
What Is The Romance of Book and Sword About?
The premise of The Romance of Book and Sword without spoilers.
Based on a folk‑legend novel, the story follows the 18th‑century Qianlong Emperor, secretly the son of a Han Chinese. His brother Chen Jialuo leads Red Flower Society, an anti‑Manchu secret group to persuade Qianlong to abandon Manchu rule and restore Han rule. The society is brutally crushed, showing how power can overwhelm ethics and humanity.
The Romance of Book and Sword Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- the book and the sword by jin yong
- 18th century
- china
- f rated
- title directed by female
- wuxia
- wuxia fiction
- based on novel
The Romance of Book and Sword Cast & Characters
Da Shichang leads the cast as Emperor Qian Long, with Zhang Duofu as Chen Jia-Luo and Liu Jia as Huo Jing-Tong. Directed by Ann Hui; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ann Hui
- Da Shichang as Emperor Qian Long
- Zhang Duofu as Chen Jia-Luo
- Liu Jia as Huo Jing-Tong
- Guo Bichuan as Wen Tai-Lai
Also Starring in The Romance of Book and Sword
· 15 more- Wang Hongtao Yu Wan-Ting
- Ge Lili Qing Hua
- Hou Changrong Yu Yu-Tong
- Yu Da-Lu Zhao Ban-Shan
- Deng Jie Chen's Mother
- Sun Chenxi Xin Yan
- Ding Chui-Wa Luo Bing
- Wu Chun-Sheng Zhang Shao-Zhong
- Lu Yong-Quan Wu Chen
- Naichang Ren Shi Shuang-Ying
- Zhu Yi Su Qin-Wang
- Cheung Hok-Ho Li Ke-Qiu
- Wong Ging-Chau Zhang Jin
- Wong Bing-Gong Zhang Jin
- Chen You-Wang Xu Tian-Hong
More from Ann Hui
More films directed by Ann Hui, best-rated first: Our Time Will Come, A Simple Life, Love After Love and The Golden Era.
The Romance of Book and Sword Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “江南书剑情” and “书剑恩仇录”.
- Also known as
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- 江南书剑情
- 书剑恩仇录
- Die Romanze von Buch und Schwert
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The Romance of Book and Sword FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Romance of Book and Sword, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Romance of Book and Sword released?
The Romance of Book and Sword was released on August 13, 1987.
Who directed The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword was directed by Ann Hui.
More films by Ann Hui Who is in the cast of The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword stars Da Shichang as Emperor Qian Long, Zhang Duofu as Chen Jia-Luo and Liu Jia as Huo Jing-Tong, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Romance of Book and Sword have a post-credit scene?
No. The Romance of Book and Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Romance of Book and Sword in?
The original language of The Romance of Book and Sword is Cantonese.
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