Saving General Yang • 忠烈楊家將 • Zhong Lie Yang Jia Jiang (2013)

Saving General Yang (2013), also known by its original title Yang Jia Jiang and Chinese title Zhong Lie Yang Jia Jiang (忠烈楊家將 / 忠烈杨家将), is a Hong Kong-Chinese historical martial arts film directed by Ronny Yu. Starring Adam Cheng, Ekin Cheng, Yu Bo, Vic Chou, Li Chen, and Raymond Lam, the film follows the seven sons of General Yang Ye as they fight their way through enemy territory to rescue their captured father. 

STORY OVERVIEW

After General Yang Ye is captured during a battle against the Khitan army, his seven sons refuse to leave him behind. Led by the eldest brother, they set out on a dangerous rescue mission through enemy territory despite knowing they are badly outnumbered.

The brothers encounter deadly ambushes, fierce enemy soldiers, and treacherous terrain as they fight toward their father's prison. Their mission becomes a test of brotherhood, courage, and loyalty as they face an army determined to stop them.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Saving General Yang combines sword fighting, mounted combat, battlefield action, and large-scale military battles. The film's action emphasizes armed combat and warfare rather than traditional kung fu training, giving the story a grounded historical martial arts style.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors appreciate Saving General Yang for its large ensemble cast, dramatic rescue story, and extensive battle sequences. The seven brothers provide different personalities and fighting styles while the film builds toward several major clashes with the Khitan forces.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 2013, Saving General Yang is based on the legendary Generals of the Yang Family, a story that has appeared throughout Chinese literature, opera, television, and film. Ronny Yu brought the story to the screen as a large-scale historical martial arts production. 

• Verified AKAs:
  • Saving General Yang – International English title
  • Yang Jia Jiang – Original Mandarin title / Pinyin
  • Zhong Lie Yang Jia Jiang – Mandarin Pinyin
  • Zung Lit Joeng Gaa Zoeng – Cantonese romanization
  • 忠烈楊家將 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 忠烈杨家将 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Ronny Yu
• Writers: Katherine Lo, Edmond Wong, Ronny Yu
• Producer: Raymond Wong, Ronny Yu
• Studio: Pegasus Motion Pictures
• Starring: Adam Cheng, Ekin Cheng, Yu Bo, Vic Chou, Li Chen, Raymond Lam, Wu Chun, Fu Xinbo
• Format: DVD
• Language: Mandarin, Cantonese
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: 102 Minutes
• Country: Hong Kong, China
• Release Year: 2013

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