Clan Feuds AKA The Great Banner Heroes • 大旗英雄傳 (1982)

Clan Feuds (1982), also released as The Great Banner Heroes and The Great Banner, is a Shaw Brothers wuxia film directed by Cheung Paang Yik. Adapted from Gu Long's celebrated novel, the film stars Ti Lung, Lo Meng, Chan Si-Gaai (Chen Sze Chia), Sun Chien, Liu Lai, and Liu Li Ling. Blending martial world politics, family rivalries, hidden identities, and dramatic swordplay, the story centers on a dangerous struggle surrounding the legendary Great Banner. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong martial arts cinema on physical media.

STORY OVERVIEW

For years, powerful martial arts clans have been divided by suspicion, revenge, and old betrayals. The struggle for possession of the legendary Great Banner draws respected swordsmen, rival families, and hidden enemies into a dangerous conflict where alliances can change without warning.

As hidden identities are revealed and long-buried secrets come to light, former allies become enemies while new heroes emerge to challenge generations of hatred. Their journey leads to dramatic sword fights and martial arts battles as the truth behind the conflict gradually comes to light.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Clan Feuds emphasizes strategic swordplay, carefully staged duels, and the rivalries between competing martial arts schools. Ti Lung brings his commanding screen presence to the wuxia setting, while Lo Meng and Sun Chien add the athletic martial arts action familiar to Shaw Brothers fans.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Clan Feuds combines Gu Long's martial world storytelling with the distinctive production style of Shaw Brothers Studio. Ti Lung leads an impressive ensemble that includes Lo Meng and Sun Chien, while the story mixes family rivalries, hidden identities, swordplay, and shifting loyalties into a classic wuxia adventure.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1982, Clan Feuds reflects Shaw Brothers Studio's continued interest in adapting the works of Gu Long for the screen. The film brings together established Shaw Brothers star Ti Lung with Venom Mob performers Lo Meng and Sun Chien, making it an interesting crossover between the studio's wuxia and kung fu traditions.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Clan Feuds – International English title
  • The Great Banner Heroes – Alternate English title
  • The Great Banner – Alternate English title
  • 大旗英雄傳 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 大旗英雄传 – Simplified Chinese title
  • Dà Qí Yīngxióng Zhuàn – Official Mandarin pinyin
  • Daai Kei Ying Hung Jyun – Cantonese romanization
• Director: Cheung Paang Yik
• Producer: Run Run Shaw
• Screenplay: Ni Kuang (adapted from the novel by Gu Long)
• Source Material: The Great Banner Heroes by Gu Long
• Action Director: Huang Pei-Chih
• Cinematography: Cho Wai-Kei
• Editor: Chiang Hsing-Lung
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Distributor: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Country: Hong Kong
• Genre: Wuxia, Martial Arts, Adventure
• Martial Arts Focus: Swordplay, Wuxia Combat, Traditional Chinese Martial Arts
• Starring: Ti Lung, Lo Meng, Chan Si-Gaai (Chen Sze Chia), Liu Lai, Liu Li Ling, Sun Chien
• Format: DVD
• Language: Mandarin (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Thai (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
• Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese, Thai
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 95 Minutes
• Release Year: 1982

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