True Legend (2010)

Su Qi-Er retired from his life as a renowned Qing dynasty general in order to pursue his dream of a family and his own martial arts school. However, Su's peaceful life is shattered when his... See full summary »

Director:

Woo-Ping Yuen

Writer:

Chi-long To (screenplay) (as Christine To)

Stars:

Wenzhuo Zhao, Xun Zhou, Andy On

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wenzhuo Zhao	...	Su Can / Su Qi-Er (as Vincent Zhao)
Xun Zhou	...	Yuan Ying
Andy On	...	Yuan Lie
Xiaodong Guo	...	Colonel Ma
Jay Chou	...	God of Wushu / Drunken God
Michelle Yeoh	...	Dr. Yu
Xiaogang Feng	...	Pickpocket
David Carradine	...	Anthony
Cung Le	...	Militia Leader
Chia-Hui Liu	...	Old Sage (as Gordon Liu)
Ka-Yan Leung	...	Su Wan-Kun
Jacky Heung	...	Imperial Prince
Ni Yan	...	Bar Owner
Will Liu	...	Iron Lad (as Genghong Liu)
Luxia Jiang	...	Iron Maiden

Storyline

Su Qi-Er retired from his life as a renowned Qing dynasty general in order to pursue his dream of a family and his own martial arts school. However, Su's peaceful life is shattered when his vengeful adopted brother, Yuan Lie, kidnaps his son and leaves Su for dead. Saved from his demise by his wife Ying and the reclusive doctor Yu, Su resolves to perfect his technique so that he may defeat Yuan Lie and reunite his family. Suffering from visions that he aided in his training by two of the "Eight Immortals" in the form of the mystical "God of Wushu" and the eccentric "Old Sage" master of Drunken Boxing. He embarks on the path that would eventually give rise to the legend of the "King of Beggars."

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Plot Keywords:

platform | eight immortals | training | doctor | martial arts | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of battle violence and brutal fighting

Did You Know?

Quotes

Su Can: I can not even hold a bowl of rice, how can I save your son?
Yuan Ying: You can not accept that you are defeated, you now have two opponents.
Su Can: I am a disabled.
Yuan Ying: No, you're not disabled. You always searching for a worthy opponent. Now you have found two: Yuan and yourself.

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Alternate Versions

In the UK cuts were required to remove sight of unsimulated animal cruelty (in this case, a horse being tripped). Cuts required in accordance with BBFC Guidelines, policy and the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937.

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Connections

Version of The Story of Drunken Master (1979)

User Reviews

An Excellent Flick From The Start

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It seems as if there are three stages to the star's development. The movie moves it along just fine.

I'm not a person who analyzes a movie to death. I'm just a regular guy that likes Martial Arts films. This one has plenty of action from the get-go. If you're searching for a good martial arts action flick and are hesitating on this one, don't hesitate. You will not be disappointed. Order a pizza, make some popcorn and enjoy the high flying kicks, punches and acrobatic action that this movie brings. There were a couple reviews that rated this low. All I can say is that's a result of states allowing cannabis to its citizens, because this movie is all that and a bag of chips.

Seriously, get it. You'll enjoy it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

China

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

9 February 2010 (China)

Also Known As:

True Legend

Filming Locations:

China

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,481,371

Company Credits

Production Co:

Edko Films, Edko Management and Consulting, Focus Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1