True Legend (2010)

Name: True Legend
Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Released: 2010-02-09
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cast: Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Zhou Xun, Andy On Chi-Kit, Guo Xiaodong

Action Fantasy

Director: Yuen Woo-Ping

Cast: Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Zhou Xun, Andy On Chi-Kit, Guo Xiaodong

Runtime115 min

RatingR

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Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."

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True Legend, the 2010 martial arts fantasy directed by the acclaimed Yuen Woo-Ping, delivers a thrilling and visually stunning blend of action, drama, and mysticism. Starring the charismatic Vincent Zhao, the film follows the compelling journey of a once-wealthy man who reinvents himself as a heroic 'King of Beggars' after losing everything, showcasing Yuen's signature high-flying choreography and imaginative storytelling.

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True Legend is a 2010 Chinese–Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, his first since Tai Chi Boxer (1996). The film starred Vincent Zhao in the lead role, and co-starred Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, and Andy On. Gordon Liu, Leung Kar-yan, Michelle Yeoh, and David Carradine make cameo appearances. Set in 19th-century China during the Qing dynasty, the plot follows a retired general Su Can, whose peaceful life is interrupted when his vengeful brother returns from war armed with a deadly skill. Weakened but not destroyed, Su Can learns the Drunken Fist style from the God of Wushu to defeat his brother.