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Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 95 mins · Cantonese
- Directed by
- Tony Lou Chun-Ku
- Starring
- Tony Liu, Chiang Tao, Lau Siu-Kwan, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
A wildly extravagant sequel that amps up clan rivalries, ninja treachery, wizardry and the legendary Silkworm style, transforming the protagonist into a spider‑like swordsman. Directed, co‑written and co‑choreographed by Lu Chun‑ku, it bursts with vivid characters and over‑the‑top kung‑fu, featuring top Shaw Brothers stars in a cult‑classic spectacle that eclipses the original.
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