Ask MDL: Myths, Legends and Imaginary Worlds The multi-strand plot is about Ouyang Feng and his cousin, who aim to overthrow the King and take control of the kingdom. So, they chase after the imperial jade seal held by Third Princess. She, in turn, teams up with a handsome young swordsman, Huang Yao Shi, to find an all-powerful secret martial arts manual that can defeat the malicious Feng. Shadowing them is Huang Yao Shi's jealous lover, Su Qiu, herself pursued by the Beggar King, Hong Qi Gong, claiming to be her long-lost cousin. Feng reluctantly teams up with the Beggar King, who is suicidal after his amorous advances are rejected by Su Qiu. The Beggar King wishes to be killed by Feng, whose attempts at murder frequently result in self-mutilating accidents. Also wandering around the plot is an effete Indian Buddhist in search of true love and nirvana; a horny gay Taoist, Zhou Bo Tong, out to revenge the death of his adored master, and a glam court magician called the Imperial Master. This disparate group of misfits first meet in an inn (as in 'Ashes of Time' or 'Dragon's Gate Inn') for an eventful night of farcical bedroom hopping and in the climactic punch-up. (Source: fareastfilms.com) ~~ Parody of the book 1 "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (射鵰英雄傳) in the novel series "Condor Trilogy" (射鵰三部曲) by Jin Yong (金庸). Edit Translation
- English
- 中文(台灣)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 射鵰英雄傳之東成西就
- Also Known As: She Diao Ying Xiong Zhi Dong Cheng Xi Jiu , Se Diu Ying Hung Tsun Tsi Dung Sing Sai Tsau , 射雕英雄传之东成西就
- Screenwriter & Director: Jeff Lau
- Genres: Comedy, Wuxia
Cast & Credits
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![Leslie Cheung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Leslie Cheung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Leslie CheungHuang Yao ShiMain Role -
![Tony Leung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Tony Leung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Tony LeungOuyang FengMain Role -
![Brigitte Lin in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Brigitte Lin in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Brigitte Lin Main Role -
![Carina Lau in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Carina Lau in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Carina LauZhou Bo TongMain Role -
![Jacky Cheung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Jacky Cheung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Jacky CheungHong Qi Gong / "Beggar King"Main Role -
![Maggie Cheung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Maggie Cheung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Maggie Cheung[Imperial Master / Sorceress]Main Role
Reviews
Martial Arts Parody on Crack
If you start this expecting a serious or even a simple comedy with martial arts element, the chances of one being disappointed will be quite high. This was parody, and had not one serious moment in the whole show, or any particularly coherent plot.That said, there was a basic plot about a princess attempting to save her kingdom from the queen (and her lover). This movie detailed her adventures in trying to seize the throne back from the usurper.
More than that, however, this was also a comedy of circumstances of familiar characters from Jin Yong’s (Louis Cha) classic martial arts novel, “Legend of the Eagle Shooting Heroes”, though one could be forgiven if no character seemed recognizable in this movie except for their names.
Populated by stars from the HK entertainment industry’s heyday (1980-90s), this show was worth watching just for that, if one is a fan.
This was crack parody of the best kind, and if one watches it without preconceived ideas and just let the physical and nonsensical comedy flow as they come, one is in for an entertaining show full of belly laughs.
Give it a try, if so inclined.
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