The Proud Youth (1978)
笑傲江湖
Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
Casting
- Wong Yu — Nangong Song
- Shih Szu — Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady
- Michael Chan Wai-Man — Hao Jieying
- Stanley Fung Shui-Fan — Luo Chaojun
- Lau Wai-Ling — Mrs Luo Shouyi
- Chong Lee — Luo Yingzhi
- Ling Yun — Shi Zhongying
- Yue Wing — Gao Yun
- Ku Feng — Master Bai
- Wong Chung — Guardian Shi
- Tin Ching — Sima Wuji
- Yau Chui-Ling — Lan Fenghuang
Interesting facts
- Based on: The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
The Proud Youth is a 1978 Hong Kong wuxia film adapted from the novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jin Yong. It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Sun Chung and starred Wong Yue, Shih Szu, Michael Chan and Ling Yun.
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