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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

1981-01-31 · 101 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama

Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.

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Directors
Chor Yuen
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ti LungTi LungLi Xunhuan
Alexander Fu ShengAlexander Fu ShengJing Wuming
Derek Yee Tung-SingDerek Yee Tung-SingA fei
Ching LiChing LiLin Shiyin
Lo LiehLo LiehHu Bugui
Ku FengKu FengShangguan Jinhong
Choh Seung-WanChoh Seung-WanLin Xianer
Eddie Koo Koon ChungEddie Koo Koon ChungShangguan Fei
Kara Wai Ying-hungKara Wai Ying-hungSun Xiaohong
Tony Liu Tian-jueTony Liu Tian-jueLu Fengxian (White Gown)
Helen Poon Bing-SeungHelen Poon Bing-SeungXianer's maid
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahGuo Songyang
Ching MiaoChing MiaoBai Xiao Sheng
Yuen WahYuen WahXimen Rou (Green Faced Spear)
Yuen BunYuen BunZhu Ge (One-leg Iron Stick)
Lau Wai-LingLau Wai-LingProstitute
Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoRestaurant boss
Huang Pei-ChihHuang Pei-ChihMoney clan member
Wong Chi-MingWong Chi-MingMartial artist
Lo WaiLo WaiMan in Flashback

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