An earlier Wuxia film that was released in the early 80s at the same time of other movies like Holy Flame of the Martial World,Zu Warriors,Shaolin Prince.The movie is directed by Tony Liu Juk,who has not been recognized like other Chinese directors like Chang Cheh,John Woo,Yuen Woo Ping,Lau Kar Leung,Sammo Hung.
Bastard Swordsman is a two movie series about two clans at war.Wu Dang and Invincible Clan.Alex Man Chi Leung(New Tales of Flying Fox,Journey of the Doomed,Hidden Power of Dragon Sabre,Tragic Hero) stars as the chief of Invincible Clan.Wong Yung(Supreme Swordsman,Godfather of Canton,Bat without Wings,Proud Twins)stars as the chief of Wu Dang.The Lead actor is Norman Chu AKA Tsiu Siu Keung who has starred in many martial arts movies like Duel to the Death,the Sword with Adam Cheng,36th Chamber,Shaolin Mantis,Hong Kong Godfather,Return of the Deadly Blade,Challenger,Loot,What Price Honesty,Lady Assassin,Fiery Family.He is rejected by the Wu Dang Clan for being a bastard child and is more like a servant who cannot be taught how to fight.
There are plenty of action scenes wether it is with all types of martial arts weapons and hand to hand combat.There is also some Wire Fu but it is used to the best ability.There are many famous martial artists in the series that play supporting roles that include Wilson Tong(Daggers 8),Sun Chien(5 Venoms),Lo Meng(5 Venoms,Ip Man 2,Gallants)Yuen Tak(the Master,Hero SB),Kwan Feng(Monkey Kung Fu,5 Superfighters),Tony Liu(Human Lanterns,Lady Assassin,Secret Service of Imperial Court.
This is the review for Funimation dvd and is remastered with both English and Chinese Tracks,Subtitles
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