The Rescue(1971)
血酒天牢
The Rescue 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.
The Rescue (1971) is a action film directed by Shen Chiang, released on September 24, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Ku Wen-Chung and Fang Mian. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Shen Chiang
- Writers:
- Shen Chiang, Hsu Li-Min
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Chao Yung-Sheng
- Composer:
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Rescue Cast & Crew
Main 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
as Chief Cha Te
Chan Shen
as Chief Ba Zhan Kui
- Kim Ki-joo
Kim Ki-joo
as General Bayan
- Hong Seong-joong
Hong Seong-joong
as Vice Chief Bao Tianwang
Yau Ming
as Lu Yafu / Lu Yafu's impersonator
Yuen Yat-Choh
Yuen Woo-ping
Key crew
Directed by Shen Chiang, written by Shen Chiang and Hsu Li-Min, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Rescue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Rescue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rescue online?
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The Rescue (1971) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Rescue?
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The main cast of The Rescue (1971) includes Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Ku Wen-Chung, Fang Mian and Ling Ling. The film was directed by Shen Chiang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rescue released?
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The Rescue was released on September 24, 1971 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Rescue worth watching?
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The Rescue (1971) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.