Rise of the Legend (2014)

Rise of the Legend (2014) poster

In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises in power. Led by Fei’s childhood friend Huo, the Orphans are out to eliminate all the criminal power from the port…

Director: Roy Chow Hin-Yeung
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shigeru Umebayashi
Cinematography: Ng Man-Ching
Editing: Cheung Ka-Fai, Jack Tang Man-To
Production: Edko Films, Irresistible Alpha Limited, Universal Pictures
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: zh

Themes

Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance

Keywords

martial arts, kung fu, biography, wu shu, 19th century, huang feihong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise of the Legend about?
In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises in power. Led by Fei’s childhood friend Huo, the Orphans are out to eliminate all the criminal power from the port…
Who directed Rise of the Legend?
Rise of the Legend was directed by Roy Chow Hin-Yeung.
Who stars in Rise of the Legend?
Rise of the Legend stars Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, AngelaBaby, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jing Boran, Wong Cho-Lam.
How long is Rise of the Legend?
Rise of the Legend has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is Rise of the Legend?
Rise of the Legend is a Drama, Action film.
How much did Rise of the Legend gross?
Rise of the Legend grossed $31M worldwide.
Where was Rise of the Legend produced?
Rise of the Legend was produced in Hong Kong.
What are the themes of Rise of the Legend?
The themes of Rise of the Legend include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance.