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The Golden Lion (1975)

Director Ho Meng-hua is one of Shaw Studio's most versatile directors. He's helmed romances, mysteries, award-winning dramas, contemporary action films, historical costume dramas, fantasies, and, finally, popular swordplay movies. The title character in this one is a chivalrous thief who raises the jealous ire of the rival Red Shirt Gang. There's plenty of action in this adventure, which sweeps from the plains to the mountains ... to the sound of slashing swords.

  • Action
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Chao HsiungChao HsiungGolden Lion Dai Xiaoyao
  • Photo of Li ChingLi ChingLu Wen Fang
  • Photo of James Nam Seok-HoonJames Nam Seok-HoonLu Min Yip
  • Photo of Fang MianFang MianDoctor Lu Guo Jing
  • Photo of Wang HsiehWang HsiehWang Jian Chao
  • Photo of Lee Man-ChowLee Man-ChowLu Min Yip's Cousin
  • Photo of Pang PangPang PangBrother Three
  • Photo of Chan ShenChan ShenBrother Eight
  • Photo of Goo Chim-HungGoo Chim-HungHuang Zhong
  • Photo of Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoWang's Thug

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