Return Of The Bastard Swordsman A.K.A. Bastard Swordsman 2 • Bu Yi Shen Xiang • 布衣神相 (1984)

Return Of The Bastard Swordsman (1984), also released as Bastard Swordsman 2 and Bu Yi Shen Xiang (布衣神相), is the spectacular sequel to the Shaw Brothers fantasy hit Bastard Swordsman. Directed by Tony Liu Jun Guk, the film stars Norman Chu, Lau Wing, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Chen Kuan Tai, Goo Goon Chung, and Jason Pai Piao. Expanding the bizarre martial arts world of the original, the sequel raises the stakes with mystical kung fu, ninja warriors, magical powers, and elaborate clan warfare. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

After surviving the events of the first film, Yun Fei Yang is drawn back into a dangerous struggle between powerful martial arts clans, mysterious sorcerers, and ruthless ninja assassins. As the legendary Silkworm Technique reaches even greater levels of power, old enemies return and new alliances are forged in a battle where deception, supernatural abilities, and deadly swordsmanship decide the fate of the martial arts world.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Return Of The Bastard Swordsman is one of Shaw Brothers' most imaginative wuxia fantasy films, pushing the genre far beyond traditional swordplay. The spectacular Silkworm Technique, colorful ninja battles, outrageous special effects, and larger-than-life villains helped make the Bastard Swordsman series a cult favorite throughout the 1980s. Fans of Norman Chu, Chen Kuan Tai, and fantasy-style martial arts cinema continue to rank this among the studio's most entertaining late-era productions.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Return Of The Bastard Swordsman – International English title
  • Bastard Swordsman 2 – Home video title
  • Bu Yi Shen Xiang – Mandarin romanization
  • 布衣神相 – Original Chinese title
• Director: Tony Liu Jun Guk
• Starring: Norman Chu (Siu Keung), Lau Wing, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Chen Kuan Tai, Goo Goon Chung, Jason Pai Piao
• Format: DVD
• Language: Cantonese (Dolby Digital), Mandarin (Dolby Digital)
• Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese
• Running Time: 90 Minutes
• Release Year: 1984

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