{"product_id":"the-brave-archer-a-k-a-kung-fu-warlord-1977","title":"The Brave Archer A.K.A. Kung Fu Warlord • She Diao Ying Xiong Zhuan (射鵰英雄傳) (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brave Archer\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Warlord\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eShe Diao Ying Xiong Zhuan\u003c\/strong\u003e (射鵰英雄傳), is a 1977 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e and directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Fu Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSun Chien\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWong Lik\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNau Nau\u003c\/strong\u003e, this adaptation of Jin Yong's novel \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of the Condor Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e follows the early adventures of Guo Jing as he enters the martial world. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong martial arts cinema on physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaised on the Mongolian steppes, Guo Jing begins a journey that leads him into the dangerous world of jianghu, where rival martial arts clans, powerful masters, and political conspiracies determine the fate of the realm. As his training continues, he encounters skilled fighters whose loyalties and ambitions shape his future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Guo Jing forms an important friendship with Huang Rong, whose intelligence and resourcefulness help guide him through increasingly dangerous encounters. Together they face deadly opponents while uncovering the events that set the stage for one of wuxia literature's most enduring stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brave Archer\u003c\/em\u003e combines traditional kung fu, swordplay, and large-scale action with the sweeping storytelling that made Jin Yong's novels famous throughout the Chinese-speaking world. Chang Cheh balances dramatic storytelling with energetic fight choreography, while Alexander Fu Sheng brings determination and humility to the role of Guo Jing. The film established the style that continued throughout the remaining entries in the Brave Archer series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value \u003cem\u003eThe Brave Archer\u003c\/em\u003e for introducing the Shaw Brothers adaptation of \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of the Condor Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e and for Alexander Fu Sheng's performance as Guo Jing. Also released internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Warlord\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film remains a popular choice among fans of Shaw Brothers productions, Chang Cheh's filmmaking, and classic Hong Kong wuxia cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977, \u003cem\u003eThe Brave Archer\u003c\/em\u003e began Shaw Brothers Studio's adaptation of Jin Yong's \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of the Condor Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e. Its success led to multiple sequels and introduced one of Chinese literature's most recognizable heroes to generations of martial arts film fans around the world.\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\u003eThe Brave Archer\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Warlord\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShe Diao Ying Xiong Zhuan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSe Diu Ying Hung Jyun\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e射鵰英雄傳\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e射雕英雄传\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 Chang Cheh\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 Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased On:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of the Condor Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e by Jin Yong (Louis Cha)\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 Alexander Fu Sheng, Ti Lung, Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Wong Lik, Nau Nau\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 English (1.0 - Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 Minutes\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 1977\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\"\u003eContinue Your Shaw Brothers Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung 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\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung 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":51536852484384,"sku":"000064","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/BraveArcherBox-1-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778077213","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/the-brave-archer-a-k-a-kung-fu-warlord-1977","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}