Synopsis
Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."
Key facts
Cast
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Zhou Xun, Andy On Chi-kit, Guo Xiaodong, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Feng Xiaogang, David Carradine
Original language
Mandarin
First release
February 9, 2010 (China)
Setting
Qing dynasty
Crew
Screenplay
Christine To Chi-Long
Producer
Alice Yeung, Bill Kong, Ellen Poon, Jianshai Xu, Wang Tian-Yun
Cinematography
Zhao Xiaoding
Editing
Wenders Li Tung-Chuen
Music
Shigeru Umebayashi
Trailer
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Festival History
Titles
| Alternate title | True Legend | |
| Alternate title | Begger Su | |
| Alternate title | The Legend of Begger Su |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | China | February 9, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | February 18, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | September 23, 2010 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 13, 2011 |
| Theatrical | France | September 28, 2011 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Mandarin) | ||
| Home video | Sweden | February 2, 2011 |
| Home video | Germany | April 15, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Yuen Woo-Ping |
| Cast | Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo (Su Can), Zhou Xun (Ying), Andy On Chi-kit (Yuan Lie), Guo Xiaodong (Colonel Ma), Jay Chou (God of Wushu / Drunken God), Michelle Yeoh (Dr. Yu), Feng Xiaogang (Pick pocket), David Carradine (Anthony), Cung Le (Militia Leader), Gordon Liu Chia-hui (Old Sage), Bryan Leung Kar-yan (Su Wankun), Jacky Heung (Imperial Prince), Yan Ni (Bar Owner), Liu Geng-Hong (Iron Lad), Jiang Luxia (Iron Maiden), Li Chak (Little Feng (age 5)), Sun Hanwen (Little Feng (age 8)), Conan Stevens (Malotoff), Sylvester Terkay (Elder Scot Brother), Matthew Wiese (Younger Scot Brother), Dominique Vandenberg (Bald One-eye), Jon Heidenreich (Blonde Scarface), Guo Jiulong (Old servant), River Huang (Anchorperson), Tan Jianchang (Interpreter), Sun Xiaofei (Yuan Lie Soldier), Na Jiawei (Prisoner), Hao Xia (Performer), Fanjie Meng (Performer), Li Guofeng (Performer), Zhang You (Performer), Wang Xichao (Performer), Davy Williams (Bodyguard) |
| Screenplay | Christine To Chi-Long |
| Producer | Alice Yeung, Bill Kong, Ellen Poon, Jianshai Xu, Wang Tian-Yun |
| Executive producer | Bill Kong, Ren Zhonglun, Zhang Qiang, Zhang Zhenyan |
| Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding |
| Editing | Wenders Li Tung-Chuen |
| Music | Shigeru Umebayashi |
| Production design | Tingxiao Huo |
| Costumes | Kenneth Yee |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
