The Brave Archer (1977)
Original title: 射鵰英雄傳
The Brave Archer is a 1977 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Tien Niu and Phillip Kwok Chui.
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pugilists agree to separate the two boys, tutor them separately in martial arts, and let them meet again when they have grown up, to determine whose abilities are better. Guo becomes the student of the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan" while Yang Kang becomes the foster son of a Jurchen prince inadvertently.
Quick answers
What is The Brave Archer about?
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pugilists agree to separate the two boys, tutor them separately in martial arts, and let them meet again when they have grown up, to determine whose abilities are better. Guo becomes the student of the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan" while Yang Kang becomes the foster son of a Jurchen prince inadvertently.
When was The Brave Archer released?
The Brave Archer was released on 30 July 1977.
How long is The Brave Archer?
The Brave Archer runs 2h 7m.
Who made The Brave Archer?
The Brave Archer was directed by Chang Cheh.
Where can I watch The Brave Archer?
The Brave Archer is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Brave Archer
Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Shout! Factory TV
Rent: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Alexander Fu Sheng as Guo Jing
- Tien Niu as Huang Rong
- Phillip Kwok Chui as Chao Pai-Tun
- Ku Feng as Northern Beggar Hung Chi-Kung
- Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Eastern Evil Huang Yao-shi
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Western Poison Ouyang Fung
- Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Ouyang Ke
- Li Yi-Min as Yang Kang
- Dick Wei as Yang Tieh-Sin
- Lau Wai-Ling as Bau Shi-Ruo
- Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Kuo Sau-Tien
- Chu Jing as Li-Pin