The Warlord (1972)
Original title: 大軍閥
The Warlord is a 1972 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Li Han-Hsiang, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Michael Hui Koon-Man, Chiang Nan and Chu Mu.
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.
Quick answers
What is The Warlord about?
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.
When was The Warlord released?
The Warlord was released on 17 August 1972.
How long is The Warlord?
The Warlord runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Warlord?
The Warlord was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Cast
- Michael Hui Koon-Man as Marshal Pang Ta Fu/Han Ta Fu
- Chiang Nan as Counselor Yang Shu-Cheng
- Chu Mu as Regiment Commander Hsieh
- Wang Hsieh as Regiment Commander Chou
- Lily Ho as Hsiao Lan Fang
- Tina Ti Na as Pang's 4th Mistress
- Ling Ling as Pang's 18th mistress
- Hu Chin as Mrs Kao Pai
- Lam Wai-Tiu as Kao Cheng Pai
- Wong Ching-Ho as Kao patriarch
- Danny Lau Dan as Chi Pei Cheng
- Hao Li-Jen as Tung Lao Cheng