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This manhua is an adaptation of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a landmark 1957 wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). The story follows the coming-of-age of Guo Jing, a principled but slow-witted martial artist raised in the Mongolian steppes. As he returns to a China divided by the conflict between...
The Deer and the Cauldron is a manhua adaptation of Jin Yong's wuxia novel of the same name, also known as Lu Ding Ji. The story is distinguished by its antihero protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, a cunning and unscrupulous commoner raised in a brothel. Through wit, luck, and deception, he rises through the...
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a manhua adaptation of Jin Yong's celebrated wuxia novel of the same name. Set during the decline of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty, the story revolves around Zhang Wuji, a young martial artist who becomes entangled in the conflict over two legendary weapons. Accord...
The Legend is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts comedy directed by Corey Yuen and starring Jet Li as Fong Sai-yuk, a folk hero frequently depicted in Chinese fiction and cinema. The film combines elaborate wire-assisted fighting, acrobatics, disguise, family comedy, and a plot involving resistance to Qi...
Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by Tsui Hark and based on Jin Yong's novel 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.' The production went through multiple directors, with King Hu initially attached before departing the project mid-production. The film stars Sam Hui and combines traditional swo...
Ashes of Time Redux is a 2008 re-edited and remastered version of Wong Kar-wai's 1994 wuxia film Ashes of Time. The film is based on Louis Cha's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes and features an ensemble cast including Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. The project was underta...
Royal Tramp is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy and wuxia film directed by Wong Jing and starring Stephen Chow as Wei Xiaobao. It adapts material from Jin Yong's novel The Deer and the Cauldron, whose opportunistic protagonist becomes entangled in court politics, secret societies, and martial intrigue during...
Royal Tramp II is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wong Jing, serving as the direct sequel to Royal Tramp released earlier that year. The film stars Stephen Chow as Wei Xiaobao, continuing the comic adaptation of Jin Yong's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. The plot follows Wei Xiaobao as he...
Pursuit of Vengeance is a 1977 Hong Kong swordplay film produced by Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chor Yuen. The film stars Ti Lung as Fu Hung-hsueh, a brooding swordsman character originating from the wuxia novels of Gu Long. Like other Chor Yuen adaptations of Gu Long's work, the film featu...
1978 Shaw Brothers wuxia directed by Chor Yuen, the second part of a two-film adaptation of Jin Yong's The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, resolving the quest for the titular weapons.
1993 Hong Kong wuxia directed by Wong Jing, starring Jet Li as Zhang Wuji in an adaptation of Jin Yong's The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber that concludes on a cliffhanger.
The Smiling Proud Wanderer is a film adapting Jin Yong's renowned wuxia novel, notable for exploring complex political themes through the battles of rival martial arts sects.
Adapted from Jin Yong's celebrated wuxia novel, this Hong Kong martial arts film portrays the epic conflicts surrounding two legendary weapons and the heroes destined to wield them.
Marketed internationally under this alternate title, this 1993 Hong Kong martial arts comedy stars Jet Li and showcases acrobatic wire-fu choreography by director Corey Yuen.
1977 Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, the first of a four-part serial adaptation of Jin Yong's beloved wuxia novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
Directed by Chang Cheh, Sword Stained with Royal Blood is a 1982 Hong Kong wuxia film from Shaw Brothers, adapting the famous Jin Yong novel of the same name for the big screen.
1978 Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, the second installment in his serial adaptation of Jin Yong's The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
1994 Hong Kong wuxia starring Brigitte Lin, adapted from a Jin Yong martial arts novel and depicting rival factions converging on a remote mountain stronghold to claim supremacy.
1981 Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, the third installment in his serial adaptation of Jin Yong's The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
1982 Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, the fourth and final entry in his serial adaptation of Jin Yong's The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
Chinese wuxia film directed by Wong Jing, adapted from Jin Yong's novel Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, starring Xiao Zhan as the protagonist Zhang Wuji.
