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The Proud Twins

Original title: Jue dai shuang jiao
  • 19791979
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
133
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192,657
62,009
The Proud Twins (1979)
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This tale of hidden treasure and a young wushu warrior in the Valley of Villains is considered among the best from director Chu Yuan and celebrated author Ku Lung. Making the production even... Read allThis tale of hidden treasure and a young wushu warrior in the Valley of Villains is considered among the best from director Chu Yuan and celebrated author Ku Lung. Making the production even more special is the presence of international favorite Alexander Fu Sheng.This tale of hidden treasure and a young wushu warrior in the Valley of Villains is considered among the best from director Chu Yuan and celebrated author Ku Lung. Making the production even more special is the presence of international favorite Alexander Fu Sheng.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
133
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
192,657
62,009
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    • Director
      • Yuen Chor
    • Writers
      • Yuen Chor
      • Lung Ku(novel)
    • Stars
      • Sheng Fu
      • Wai-Kwok Ng
      • Hsueh-Erh Wen
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Yuen Chor
    • Writers
      • Yuen Chor
      • Lung Ku(novel)
    • Stars
      • Sheng Fu
      • Wai-Kwok Ng
      • Hsueh-Erh Wen
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    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Sheng Fu
    Sheng Fu
    • Chiang Hsiao Yu
    • (as Alexander Fu Sheng)
    Wai-Kwok Ng
    • Hua Wu Chueh
    • (as Wei-Kuo Wu)
    Hsueh-Erh Wen
    Hsueh-Erh Wen
    • Tieh Shin Lan
    • (as Hsueh Erh Wen)
    Pui-San Auyeung
    Pui-San Auyeung
    • Mu Yung Ching
    • (as Pei-Shan Ouyang)
    Fei Ai
    Fei Ai
    • Priest Shen Hsi (Guest star)
    Shen Chan
    Shen Chan
    • Villains' Valley gangleader
    Chok-Chow Cheung
    Chok-Chow Cheung
    Tien-Chu Chin
    Tien-Chu Chin
    Miao Ching
    Miao Ching
    Ming Fung
    Ming Fung
    Han-Chou Ho
    Pei-Chi Huang
    Pei-Chi Huang
    Ping Ko
    Ping Ko
    Kuan-Chung Ku
    Kuan-Chung Ku
    • Chiang Yu Liang (Guest star)
    Jen Kwan
    King-Fan Lee
    King-Fan Lee
    Hui-Huang Lin
    Hui-Huang Lin
    Hui-Ling Liu
    Hui-Ling Liu
    • (Guest star)
    • Director
      • Yuen Chor
    • Writers
      • Yuen Chor
      • Lung Ku(novel)
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    8/10
    Charming Wu Xia Comedy
    I was first exposed to the story of the Proud Twins as adapted in The Force of Buddha's Palm comics. It is a sweeping tale of revenge full of almost operatic characters and many twists and turns leading to the eventual climax. What I really love about this Chor Yuen directed feature for Shaw Brothers was the inclusion of the comedic talents of Alexander Fu Sheng. The highlighting of the comedic aspects really helps balance the overall story, which at its core is quite grim and dark. Another thing I really loved in this adaptation was the use of sets and the production design going into them. Many of the the scenes feature some stunning set pieces that lend an air of idealized realism, much like sansui landscape paintings, to the world, really making the story feel like it lives in some ethereal and magical realm. While they may look dated to modern eyes, it still holds charm to my eyes.

    The basic storyline follows two brothers separated due to circumstances revealed as the story unfolds, Jiang Xiaoyu, played by Alexander Fu Sheng, and Hua Wuque, played by My Wai Kwok. Xiaoyu, raised by The Ten Villains in an abusive environment eventually outwits and escapes his captors, and makes his way out into the world seeking revenge for the death of his parents. Wuque, raised by Hua Palace and unaware of Xiaoyu's relationship with himself, has been tasked by the leader of Hua Palace to hunt down and kill Xiaoyu. With many twists and turns, betrayals and reveals, the story progresses to climactic battle in the mountains as the two brother's stories unfold.

    Alexander Fu Sheng really holds the story together, really playing up the mischievous and playful side of Xiaoyu while also showing his superb athleticism and Kung Fu skills. Had Fu Sheng not tragically passed away in 1982, this film would have been excellent proof to show him as a prime competitor to Jackie Chan in making Kung Fu comedy.

    While The Proud Twins may not be Chor Yuen's best adaptation of a Wu Xia novels for Shaw Brothers, it certainly is the funniest and most charming.
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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1979 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • Cantonese
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Die Eisenfaust
    • Production company
      • Shaw Brothers
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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