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The story is based on the popular novel developed from folk legend. It goes that the Manchurian emperor Qianlong of China (circa 18th Century) was actually the son of a Han Chinese, the subject ethnicity. His brother of blood, Chen Jialuo just happened to be the chief of the Red Flower Society, an anti-Manchu secret society. Chen, a learned scholar, thought he could get his brother turn his back on the Manchu and restore the Han Chinese reign. But the story was ended by brutal clearence of the society members. It reflects one of the dark pages in Chinese culture, that ethics and humanity always become impotent when countered with power.
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How long is The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword was directed by Ann Hui and released in 1987.
What genre is The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword is a Action, Drama film (1987).
Who stars in The Romance of Book and Sword?
The cast of The Romance of Book and Sword includes Da Shichang, Zhang Duofu, Liu Jia, Sun Chenxi, Guo Bichuan.
What is the TMDB rating for The Romance of Book and Sword?
The Romance of Book and Sword has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 8 votes.
