Saviour of the Soul
| Saviour of the Soul | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Corey Yuen David Lai Jeffrey Lau |
| Screenplay by | Jeffrey Lau Wong Kar-wai[1] |
| Produced by | David Lai Jessica Chan |
| Starring | Andy Lau Anita Mui Aaron Kwok |
| Cinematography | Peter Pau Lee Tak-wai Simon Li |
| Edited by | Poon Hung Hai Kit-wai |
| Music by | Anthony Lun Tang Siu-lam |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Newport Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Box office | HK$20,476,495 (in 1991)
HK$16,000,000 (in 1992) Total over HK$36,476,495 |
Saviour of the Soul (alternative Chinese title: 魔宮奇俠) is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts action film, directed by Corey Yuen, and starring Andy Lau, Anita Mui and Aaron Kwok. Although the film shares the same Chinese title as Louis Cha's The Return of the Condor Heroes, it is unrelated to the novel.
The film adapts elements from the Japaanese manga series City Hunter, including its characters, but with a mostly different plot; the manga later received an official adaptation with Jackie Chan's City Hunter in 1993.[2] Saviour of the Soul II was released in 1992, but both films are not related to each other. Saviour of the Soul is the first film produced by star Andy Lau's film company, Teamwork Motion Pictures.
Plot
Ching, May-kwan and Siu-chuen are famous mercenaries who capture wanted criminals for a living. However, they are involved in a love triangle, as Siu-chuen is in love with May-kwan, but May-kwan is in love with Ching and has been expressing her feelings for him all the time. May-kwan killed Silver Fox's mentor earlier and the Fox seeks vengeance on her. When Ching finally decides to propose marriage to May-kwan, Siu-chuen is killed by the Fox while trying to save May-kwan. May-kwan leaves Ching secretly to keep him out of trouble, but Ching constantly seeks her. One year later, Ching finally finds May-kwan, but learns that she has been poisoned by a spell. Ching and May-kwan join forces to defeat Silver Fox and the villains and they roam the world together as a couple.
Cast
- Andy Lau as Ching / Chun
- Anita Mui as Yiu May-kwan / Yiu May-wai
- Aaron Kwok as Silver Fox
- Gloria Yip as Wai-heung
- Kenny Bee as Siu-chuen
- Carina Lau as Madam of Pets
- Corey Yuen as Master
- Danny Poon as Mr Ford
- Henry Fong as Old Eagle
- Poon Fong-fong
- Maggie Chan
- Yip San
- Joanna Chan
- Matthew Wong
Awards and nominations
| Awards and nominations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
| 11th Hong Kong Film Awards | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Aaron Kwok | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Peter Pau | Won | |
| Best Film Editing | Poon Hung, Hai Kit-wai | Nominated | |
| Best Art Direction | Yee Chung-Man | Won | |
| Best Action Choreography | Yuen Tak | Nominated | |
| 29th Golden Horse Awards | Best Cinematography | Peter Pau | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Yee Chung-Man | Nominated | |
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | Shirley Chan | Nominated | |
| Best Action Choreography | Yuen Tak | Nominated | |
See also
References
External links
- Saviour of the Soul at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
- Saviour of the Soul at Hong Kong Cinemagic
- Saviour of the Soul at IMDb
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