Golden Swallow (1968 film)
| Golden Swallow | |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 金燕子 |
| Simplified | 金燕子 |
| Mandarin | Jīn Yàn Zǐ |
| Directed by | Chang Cheh |
| Produced by | Runme Shaw |
| Written by |
Chang Cheh Tu Yun-chih |
| Starring |
Cheng Pei-pei Jimmy Wang Lo Lieh Chao Hsin-yen |
| Music by | Wang Fu-ling |
| Cinematography | Pao Hsueh-li |
| Edited by | Chiang Hsing-lung |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Shaw Brothers Studio |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Mandarin |
Golden Swallow, also known as The Girl with the Thunderbolt Kick, is a 1968 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh.[1]
It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, starring Cheng Pei-pei,[1] Jimmy Wang,[1] Lo Lieh and Chao Hsin-yen. Cheng Pei-pei reprises her role from Come Drink with Me. The film has been released on DVD from Dragon Dynasty.
Plot
Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.
Cast
- Cheng Pei-pei as Golden Swallow
- Jimmy Wang as Silver Roc
- Lo Lieh as Golden Whip
- Chao Hsin-yen as Mei Niang
- Wu Ma as Flying Fox
- Yeung Chi-hing as Poison Dragon
- Hoh Ban as Golden Dragon Branch chief
- Lau Gong as Li Wan
- Cheng Miu as Cao Tien-lung
- Tang Ti as Cao's brother
- Ku Feng as Chang Shun
- Nam Wai-lit as Iron Face Sheng Yong's brother
- Lam Kau as Golden Dragon Branch leader
- Lau Kar-leung as Golden Dragon Branch leader
- Mars as Chang Shun's son
- Bak Yu as Chang Shun's wife
- Wang Kuang-yu as Lin Qian
- Cliff Lok as Fang Ying
- Tung Choi-bo as Revenger after Golden Swallow
- Ng Yuen-fan as Golden Dragon Five Heroes (in red)
- Lau Kar-wing as Golden Dragon Five Heroes (in black)
- Yuen Cheung-yan as Golden Dragon Five Heroes (in white)
- Yuen Woo-ping as Golden Dragon Five Heroes (in green)
- Hsu Hsia as Golden Dragon Five Heroes (in brown)
- Hung Ling-ling as Prostitute
- David Chiang as Brothel clerk
- Wong Ching-wan as Courtesan with Cao Tien-lung
- Yee Kwan as Waiter
- Chui Chung-hok as Golden Dragon thug in restaurant
- Tong Gai as Golden Dragon thug
- Wong Chung as Golden Dragon thug
- Yen Shi-kwan as Golden Dragon thug
- Chan Chuen as Golden Dragon thug
- Lo Wai as Golden Dragon thug
- Yeung Pak-chan as Golden Dragon thug
- Wong Ching
- Fung Hap-so
- Law Kei