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Legendary Weapons of China

Name: Legendary Weapons of China
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1982-01-21
Cast: Lau Kar-leung, Hsiao Ho, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Wai Ying-hung, Gordon Liu Chia-hui

1982 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Aimed squarely at anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like their stories at full throttle. Made for the biggest screen and the loudest speakers you have.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lau Kar-leung

Lau Kar-leungLui Gung / Uncle Yu
Hsiao HoTien Hao
Alexander Fu ShengMo
Kara Wai Ying-hungFang Shau-Ching
Gordon Liu Chia-huiTi Tan
Lau Kar-WingLui Yung
Chu Tit-woTieh Tien
Wong Ching-HoChief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
King Lee King-ChuLeader of Earth Clan
Lam Hak-MingRascal / Servant at Inn