Murder Plot (1979)
Original title: 孔雀王朝
Murder Plot is a 1979 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chor Yuen, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Ching Li and Wong Chung.
Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and for his introduction of detective thriller ingredients into the martial arts movie genre. But this production was made even more special by the rare presence of superstar David Chiang. Here he gives another great performance as kung-fu knight Shen Lang, who stumbles across grave robbers while on the trail of a martial arts mass murderer. There's intrigue, betrayals, and battles galore before the last plot is revealed and the final murderer is defeated.
Quick answers
What is Murder Plot about?
Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and for his introduction of detective thriller ingredients into the martial arts movie genre. But this production was made even more special by the rare presence of superstar David Chiang. Here he gives another great performance as kung-fu knight Shen Lang, who stumbles across grave robbers while on the trail of a martial arts mass murderer. There's intrigue, betrayals, and battles galore before the last plot is revealed and the final murderer is defeated.
When was Murder Plot released?
Murder Plot was released on 30 May 1979.
How long is Murder Plot?
Murder Plot runs 1h 31m.
Who made Murder Plot?
Murder Plot was directed by Chor Yuen.
Cast
- David Chiang Da-Wei as Shen Lang
- Ching Li as Zhu Qi Qi
- Wong Chung as Jin Wu Wang
- Chen Ping as Madam Wang
- Candice Yu On-On as Bai Fei Fei
- Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Panda
- Lo Lieh as Happy King
- Ching Miao as Li Chang Chun
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Li's swordsman
- Ai Fei as Tsui Re Yu
- Lam Fai-Wong as Priest Li
- Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Wang Lian Hua