Descendant of the Sun(1983)
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Descendant of the Sun Synopsis
Yuen becomes immortal after 500 years of practising at the Dai Lor realm. His arch nemesis demon descends to earth, so he descends after him in the form of an infant. 18 years later, they come to a clash while defending a princess.
Descendant of the Sun (1983) is a action and fantasy film directed by Chor Yuen, released on December 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung and Lung Tien-hsiang. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Chor Yuen
- Producers:
- Mona Fong Yat-Wah
- Cinematographer:
- Lam Wah-Chiu
- Composer:
- So Jan-Hau
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
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Descendant of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
as Shue Sang / Yuen Ying
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
as Evil Baby Mo Ying
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
as Princess
Lung Tien-hsiang
as Prince Regent
Yang Chi-Ching
as Prime Minister
Wong Lik
as The Devil
Ai Fei
as Priest Yuen Jan Ji
Yeung Ching-Ching
as Bao Er
Yau Chui-Ling
as Bei Er
Louis Fan Siu-Wong
as Young Shue Sang
Ching Miao
as Shue Sang's Foster Father
Lui Hung
as Shue Sang's Foster Mother
Key crew
Directed by Chor Yuen, produced by Mona Fong Yat-Wah.
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Descendant of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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Descendant of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Descendant of the Sun online?
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Descendant of the Sun (1983) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Descendant of the Sun?
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The main cast of Descendant of the Sun (1983) includes Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Lung Tien-hsiang and Yang Chi-Ching. The film was directed by Chor Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Descendant of the Sun released?
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Descendant of the Sun was released on December 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Descendant of the Sun worth watching?
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Descendant of the Sun (1983) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Descendant of the Sun?
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