Farewell to a Warrior (1976)
Original title: 辭郎洲
Farewell to a Warrior is a 1976 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Chor Yuen, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Hsiao Nan-Ying, Yau Fung and Ting Min.
Disillusioned by years of futile bloodshed, General Chang Ta initially refuses the emperor’s call to defend the collapsing dynasty. It is his wife, Chen Pi-niang, a woman of exceptional intelligence and resolve, who urges him to answer his duty. At Tzu Lang Chow, she bids him farewell with a lock of her hair, a symbol of devotion and sacrifice, as he marches toward a seemingly hopeless battle. While Chang Ta fights at the front, Chen Pi-niang organizes local militias and leads a daring volunteer fleet of fishing boats to deliver supplies and strike the enemy. As defeat closes in and betrayal looms, husband and wife each face their fate with unyielding loyalty to their country.
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What is Farewell to a Warrior about?
Disillusioned by years of futile bloodshed, General Chang Ta initially refuses the emperor’s call to defend the collapsing dynasty. It is his wife, Chen Pi-niang, a woman of exceptional intelligence and resolve, who urges him to answer his duty. At Tzu Lang Chow, she bids him farewell with a lock of her hair, a symbol of devotion and sacrifice, as he marches toward a seemingly hopeless battle. While Chang Ta fights at the front, Chen Pi-niang organizes local militias and leads a daring volunteer fleet of fishing boats to deliver supplies and strike the enemy. As defeat closes in and betrayal looms, husband and wife each face their fate with unyielding loyalty to their country.
When was Farewell to a Warrior released?
Farewell to a Warrior was released on 12 April 1976.
How long is Farewell to a Warrior?
Farewell to a Warrior runs 1h 31m.
Who made Farewell to a Warrior?
Farewell to a Warrior was directed by Chor Yuen.