Boxer Rebellion (1976)
Original title: 八國聯軍
Boxer Rebellion is a 1976 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun and Bryan Leung Kar-Yan.
Three young martial arts brothers, played by Chi Kuan-chun, Alexander Fu Sheng and Leung Kar-yan, go in search of fellow patriots dissatisfied with Imperialist foreigners and wind up joining a rising sect of the Boxers, led by an opportunistic conman. Named as such for their use of martial arts, these boxers are revolutionaries who believe that spirits protect their bodies from foreign guns. They even dupe the Empress Dowager, who gives them her royal blessing to fight the foreigners.
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What is Boxer Rebellion about?
Three young martial arts brothers, played by Chi Kuan-chun, Alexander Fu Sheng and Leung Kar-yan, go in search of fellow patriots dissatisfied with Imperialist foreigners and wind up joining a rising sect of the Boxers, led by an opportunistic conman. Named as such for their use of martial arts, these boxers are revolutionaries who believe that spirits protect their bodies from foreign guns. They even dupe the Empress Dowager, who gives them her royal blessing to fight the foreigners.
When was Boxer Rebellion released?
Boxer Rebellion was released on 29 January 1976.
How long is Boxer Rebellion?
Boxer Rebellion runs 2h 23m.
Who made Boxer Rebellion?
Boxer Rebellion was directed by Chang Cheh.
Where can I watch Boxer Rebellion?
Boxer Rebellion is available on Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Boxer Rebellion
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
Cast
- Alexander Fu Sheng as Tsang Hin Hon
- Chi Kuan-Chun as Shuai Fang Yun
- Bryan Leung Kar-Yan as Chen Chang
- Jenny Tseng as Xiao Jiu
- Hu Chin as Master Cai
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Li Jung Ching
- Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Chang Chun Jiang
- Li Li-Hua as Empress Dowager
- Sun Yueh as Xiao Li
- Tsui Fu-Sheng as Lord Kong Ngai
- Liu Wei-Bin as Prince Duen Joi Yi
- Richard Harrison as General Waldersee