{"product_id":"legend-of-the-bat-a-k-a-clams-of-intrigue-2-1978","title":"Legend of the Bat A.K.A. Clans of Intrigue 2 • Chu Liu Xiang Zhi Bian Fu Chuan Qi (楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇) (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eClans of Intrigue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e and the original title \u003cstrong\u003eChu Liu Xiang Zhi Bian Fu Chuan Qi (楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1978 Shaw Brothers wuxia mystery directed by acclaimed filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eChu Yuan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLing Yun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYueh Hua\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCheng Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eOn On\u003c\/strong\u003e, this stylish adaptation of \u003cstrong\u003eGu Long's\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrated \u003cem\u003eChu Liuxiang\u003c\/em\u003e novels combines detective-style storytelling, elegant swordplay, and lavish Shaw Brothers production design into one of the series' finest adventures. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster swordsman Chu Liuxiang is drawn into a baffling investigation after a series of mysterious murders points toward the legendary Bat Island, a secret refuge where the martial world's wealthiest criminals gather to buy stolen treasures, forbidden knowledge, and the services of deadly assassins. Every clue leads deeper into a conspiracy built on deception and hidden identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs trusted allies become suspects and every encounter conceals another secret, Chu Liuxiang must rely on his remarkable intelligence, sharp instincts, and extraordinary swordsmanship to uncover the truth. His search for the elusive mastermind leads to a dangerous final confrontation where appearances prove as deadly as the blade itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend of the Bat\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes graceful wuxia swordplay and carefully choreographed duels rather than nonstop action. Chu Yuan expertly blends suspense, mystery, and martial arts with richly detailed sets, atmospheric cinematography, and memorable characters, creating a film that rewards both mystery lovers and fans of classic Hong Kong swordplay cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors consider \u003cem\u003eLegend of the Bat\u003c\/em\u003e one of the strongest adaptations of Gu Long's \u003cem\u003eChu Liuxiang\u003c\/em\u003e novels. Ti Lung delivers another charismatic performance as the legendary swordsman, while Chu Yuan's sophisticated storytelling and visual style elevate the film beyond a traditional martial arts adventure. Its combination of mystery, intrigue, and elegant wuxia action has made it a favorite among Shaw Brothers collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1978, \u003cem\u003eLegend of the Bat\u003c\/em\u003e continued Chu Yuan's acclaimed series of Gu Long adaptations that helped redefine wuxia cinema during the late 1970s. The film demonstrated that martial arts movies could successfully blend detective fiction, psychological suspense, and sophisticated storytelling while maintaining spectacular swordplay and classic Shaw Brothers craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primary international English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClans of Intrigue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChu Liu Xiang Zhi Bian Fu Chuan Qi\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Mandarin pinyin title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e楚留香之蝙蝠传奇\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chu Yuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chu Yuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased on:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eChu Liuxiang\u003c\/em\u003e novels by Gu Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ti Lung, Ling Yun, Yueh Hua, Cheng Li, Candice Yu, On On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eEssential Wuxia Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7800250335283,"sku":"000035","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/LegendofTheBatBox-1_b2a9563e-694d-4065-ba40-85461274cbc2.jpg?v=1778042123","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/legend-of-the-bat-a-k-a-clams-of-intrigue-2-1978","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}