The Proud Youth
1978 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Drama
Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
Directed by Sun Chung · Written by Ni Kuang
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Wong Yu Nangong Song -
Shih Szu Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady -
Michael Chan Wai-Man Hao Jieying -
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan Luo Chaojun -
Lau Wai-Ling Mrs Luo Shouyi -
Chong Lee Luo Yingzhi -
Ling Yun Shi Zhongying -
Yue Wing Gao Yun -
Ku Feng Master Bai -
Wong Chung Guardian Shi -
Tin Ching Sima Wuji -
Yau Chui-Ling Lan Fenghuang
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