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Legendary Weapons of China poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.5 / 100
1982·Action / Comedy / Drama·1h 49m

LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA

Legendary Weapons of China is a martial arts fantasy film taking place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various factions of the Boxer Rebellion in order find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to western bullets. When one of the leaders of these groups disbands his forces, assassins from the remaining factions are sent out to kill him.

Above the Line
Chia-Liang Liu·DirectorLau Kar-Leung·ScreenplayLee Tai-Hang·ScreenplayPeter Ngor Chi-Kwan·Director of PhotographyStephen Shing Gam-Wing·Original Music ComposerChiang Hsing-Lung·Editor
Cast
Lau Kar-Leung·Lui Gung / Uncle YuHsiao Ho·Tien HaoAlexander Fu Sheng·MoKara Hui Ying-Hung·Fang Shau-ChingGordon Liu Chia-Hui·Ti TanLau Kar-Wing·Lui YungChu Tit-Wo·Tieh TienWong Ching-Ho·Chief Eunuch Li Lien YingKing Lee King-Chu·Leader of Earth ClanLam Hak-Ming·Rascal / Servant at Inn
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 3
Lau Kar-Leung·DirectorLee Tai-Hang·Assistant DirectorChoi Yu-Kuen·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Lau Kar-Leung·ScreenplayLee Tai-Hang·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Chiang Hsing-Lung·EditorLee Yim-Hoi·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing·Original Music ComposerSo Jan-Hau·Original Music ComposerTsui Ping-Kwong·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng·Art DirectionLiu Chi-Yu·Costume DesignLau Gai-Sing·Makeup ArtistPoon Man-Wah·Makeup ArtistLai Yu·PropsWong Kwok-Wai·Props
Production· 1
Mona Fong Yat-Wah·Producer
Other Departments· 7
Peng Yen-Lien·HairstylistLau Kar-Leung·Martial Arts ChoreographerKing Lee King-Chu·Martial Arts ChoreographerHsiao Ho·Martial Arts ChoreographerChan Fen·Lighting TechnicianYuen Teng-Bong·Lighting TechnicianRun Run Shaw·Presenter
By the Numbers
73.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
#000080
Mood
Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Collage

“The movie poster features a collage of images with a red backdrop. The title "Legendary Weapons Of China" is prominently displayed in white, stylized font at th”

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Key Elements
SwordCurved WeaponMartial Arts Clothing
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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