Iron Bodyguard A.K.A. Big Blade Wang Wu • 大刀王五 (1973)

Iron Bodyguard (1973), also released as Big Blade Wang Wu and The Iron Bodyguard, was originally released as Da Dao Wang Wu (大刀王五). Directed by legendary filmmakers Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh-Li for Shaw Brothers Studio, with action direction by Lau Kar-Leung and Tong Gai, the film stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Yueh Hua, Lily Li, Danny Lee, Betty Pei Ti, Ti Lung, and Chiang Tao. Based on the legendary folk hero Wang Wu, this historical martial arts epic blends patriotism, sacrifice, and powerful swordplay into one of Chang Cheh's most underrated Shaw Brothers productions. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

When corruption and political oppression threaten China's future, legendary swordsman Wang Wu joins forces with reform-minded scholars determined to challenge the Qing government. As loyalties are tested and powerful enemies close in, he risks everything to defend justice, honor, and the ideals of a nation on the brink of change.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Iron Bodyguard stands apart from many Shaw Brothers productions by combining historical drama with Chang Cheh's signature themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and sacrifice. Featuring Chen Kuan-Tai in one of his defining early roles and action choreography by Lau Kar-Leung, it remains an essential film for collectors of classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Iron Bodyguard – International English title
  • The Iron Bodyguard – Alternate English title
  • Big Blade Wang Wu – Alternate English title
  • Da Dao Wang Wu – Mandarin pinyin
  • Daai Dou Wong Ng – Cantonese romanization
  • 大刀王五 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 大刀王五 – Simplified Chinese title
  • El guardaespaldas de acero – Spanish title
  • O Guarda-Costas de Ferro – Portuguese title
  • Железный телохранитель – Russian title
  • ศึก 2 ขุนเหล็ก – Thai title
  • Vasöklű testőr – Hungarian title
• Director: Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
• Action Directors: Lau Kar-Leung, Tong Gai
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Starring: Chen Kuan-Tai, Yueh Hua, Lily Li, Danny Lee, Betty Pei Ti, Ti Lung, Chiang Tao, Fung Hak-On, Hsu Hsia
• Format: DVD
• Language: Mandarin
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 94 Minutes
• Release Year: 1973

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