The Rescue
Originally released in 1971. The Rescue is a action film. directed by Shen Chiang. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, and Ku Wen-Chung
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lo Lieh
as Lo Ho-wu
Shih Szu
as Bai Yaerh
Ku Wen-Chung
as Liu San
Fang Mian
as Prime Minister Wen Tianxiang
Ling Ling
as Cuihong
Bolo Yeung Sze
as Chief Cha Te
Chan Shen
as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
Kim Ki-joo
as General Bayan
Hong Seong-joong
as Vice Chief Bao Tianwang
Yau Ming
as Lu Yafu / Lu Yafu's impersonator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
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 su...
Who directed The Rescue?
The Rescue was directed by Shen Chiang.
How long is The Rescue?
The Rescue has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Rescue released?
The Rescue was released on September 24, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rescue?
The main cast of The Rescue includes Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Ku Wen-Chung, Fang Mian, Ling Ling.