Usurpers of Emperor's Power

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

poster
Chinese
Mandarin Fēng Shén Jié
Cantonese Fung1 San4 Gip3
Literally Disaster of God's Investiture
Directed by Hua Shan
Produced by Mona Fong
Starring
Cinematography Wong Man Wan
Production
company
Release dates
  • May 27, 1983 (1983-05-27)
Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese

Usurpers of Emperor's Power is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Hua Shan. Set in the mid-970s Song dynasty, the plot revolves around a martial arts master with superb skills but questionable morals, who helped the emperor's wicked younger brother usurp the throne. While many historical characters appear in the film, the story is almost entirely fictional.

Cast and characters

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