The Proud Youth(1978)
笑傲江湖
The Proud Youth Synopsis
Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
The Proud Youth (1978) is a action and drama film directed by Sun Chung, released on March 30, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Wong Yu, Shih Szu, Michael Chan Wai-Man and Stanley Fung Shui-Fan. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Sun Chung
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Lam Ngai Kai
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Proud Youth (1978) Trailer
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The Proud Youth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wong Yu
as Nangong Song
Shih Szu
as Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady
Michael Chan Wai-Man
as Hao Jieying
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
as Luo Chaojun
Lau Wai-Ling
as Mrs Luo Shouyi
Chong Lee
as Luo Yingzhi
Ling Yun
as Shi Zhongying
Yue Wing
as Gao Yun
Ku Feng
as Master Bai
Wong Chung
as Guardian Shi
Tin Ching
as Sima Wuji
Yau Chui-Ling
as Lan Fenghuang
Key crew
Directed by Sun Chung, written by Ni Kuang and Louis Cha, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Proud Youth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Proud Youth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Proud Youth online?
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The Proud Youth (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Proud Youth?
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The main cast of The Proud Youth (1978) includes Wong Yu, Shih Szu, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan and Lau Wai-Ling. The film was directed by Sun Chung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Proud Youth released?
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The Proud Youth was released on March 30, 1978 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Proud Youth worth watching?
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The Proud Youth (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Proud Youth?
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