Ode To Gallantry, also known as 侠客行, Xia ke hang, Hap Haak Hang and Xia2 Ke4 Hang2 is a 1982 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Chang Cheh and starred the Venom Mob. Formerly one of the rarest Venom Mob martial arts films available, it has been digitally remastered and released by Celestial Pictures.
(Synopsis) he second-to-last "Venoms" film. Kuo Chue takes on an amazing dual role and the complications and kung-fu which ensue are wonderful to watch. Even judged by exceptional "Venom" standards, this one stands out. After bursting on the kung-fu film scene in the internationally revered "The Five Venoms", and starring in many "bloody good" movies, this is generally considered the "Venoms" second-to-last effort...but what a penultimate adventure it is. Their usual hero, Kuo Chue, takes on an amazing dual role and the complications and kung-fu which ensue are wonderful to watch. Even judged by the exceptional standards of the "Venom" films, this one stands out.
Starring: Phillip Kwok, Candy Wen, Wong Lik, Sun Chien, Tang Ching, Lau Wai Ling, Yau Chui Ling, Chiang Sheng, Chu Ko, Ricky Cheng (Tien Chi), Yeung Chi Hing, Chan Shen, Wa Lun, Wong Mei Mei, Chui Tai Ping, Yeung Hung, Ha Ping, Chow Kin Ping, Jamie Luk, Stephan Yip (Tin Hang), Keung Hon, Tam Jan Dung.
Director: Chang Cheh, Action Director: Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng, Produced by: Mona Fong, Languages: Mandarin, Subtitles: English Chinese Traditional, Running Time: 83 minutes, Production company: Shaw Brothers Studio, Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio, Celestial Pictures, Release date: 16 December 1982
