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The Lost Bladesman
6.3 / 10• 2011• 1h 47m•NR• Chinese
HistoryDramaActionWar
Storyline
During the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao, the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu. However, Guan Yu is a loyal friend of Cao Cao's enemy Liu Bei so to persuade the peerless warrior to fight, Cao Cao takes his beloved Qi Lan hostage. After leading Cao Cao's forces to victory Guan Yu sets out with Qi Lan to rejoin Liu Bei. Now Cao Cao has deemed him too great a threat to live, and on the journey he must face all the forces at the Emperor's command sent to destroy him.
Cast & Crew
Donnie Yen
Guan Yunchang
Lead
Jiang Wen
Cao Cao
Sun Li
Qilan
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Liu Bei
Chen Hong
Liu Bei's No. 1 Wife
Shao Bing
Zhang Liao
Andy On Chi-Kit
Kong Xiu
Wang Xuebing
Wang Zhi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Felix Chong Man-Keung's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Lost Bladesman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
