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The Rescue (1971)

Movie ★ 6.4 79 min

Action

Renowned writer Shen Chiang had become so popular for his scripts that the studio let him direct as well. Here he continued his winning ways with this tale of the end of the Sung Dynasty and the survivors who band together to save their prime minister. Shen outdoes himself with this bold and stirring story of daring Sung avengers (led by Shaws' first international star, Lo Lieh), who must fight their way out of trap after trap.

Shen Chiang Writer Hsu Li-Min Writer Shen Chiang Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 24, 1971
Runtime
79 min
IMDb
tt0200293
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Mandarin
Studio
Shaw Brothers

Themes

Cast

Lo Lieh Lo Lieh Lo Ho-wu Shih Szu Shih Szu Bai Yaerh Ku Wen-Chung Ku Wen-Chung Liu San Fang Mian Fang Mian Prime Minister Wen Tianxiang Ling Ling Ling Ling Cuihong Bolo Yeung Bolo Yeung Chief Cha Te Chan Shen Chan Shen Chief Ba Zhan Kui Kim Ki-joo General Bayan Hong Seong-joong Vice Chief Bao Tianwang Yau Ming Yau Ming Lu Yafu / Lu Yafu's impersonator Yuen Yat-Choh Yuen Yat-Choh Yuen Woo-ping Yuen Woo-ping

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rescue about?
Renowned writer Shen Chiang had become so popular for his scripts that the studio let him direct as well. Here he continued his winning ways with this tale of the end of the Sung Dynasty and the survivors who band together to save their prime minister. Shen outdoes himself with this bold and stirring story of daring Sung avengers (led by Shaws' first international star, Lo Lieh), who must fight their way out of trap after trap.
Who directed The Rescue?
The Rescue was directed by Shen Chiang.
Who stars in The Rescue?
The Rescue stars Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Ku Wen-Chung, Fang Mian.
When was The Rescue released?
The Rescue is a 1971 action film.
Where can I watch The Rescue?
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