In 1993, a martial arts film filmed by the famous Hong Kong director Wang Jing, "The Demon Sect Leader of the Dragon Slayer in the Heavens", was released, if you talk about the cast, this movie can be called the top lineup both then and now. However, what is unexpected is that after the release of this film, the box office was not ideal, so that Wang Jing dismissed the idea of shooting a sequel, and Zhao Min's classic line to Zhang Wujie at the end, "I am waiting for you in most places", became the final song of the show.
Although the box office was not ideal that year, it did not prevent generations of new and old audiences from recognizing and loving the film over the years. Throughout this martial arts film created in the 1990s, the martial arts action scenes in the play are simple and bright, and the atmosphere is magnificent, showing the peak level of Hong Kong martial arts film action directing at that time. Not only that, the storyline of the movie "The Demon Sect Leader of the Dragon Slayer" is also very smooth and bright, and the film has almost no extra shots from beginning to end. The pace of the pace is very well grasped. Basically, every once in a while, the film will present a climactic scene, which makes the audience feel very happy and enjoyable. For example, many sects went to Wudang Mountain to force Zhang Cuishan, such as Zhang Wujie Guangming Peak to break the siege, such as Luliuzhuang Zhang Wujie to find an antidote, and then for example, finally against Zhao Min's subordinates in Wudang Mountain. Not only that, in this movie with a very strong martial arts flavor, director Wang Jing did not forget to add some comedy and funny elements, such as Zhang Sanfeng's actor is the famous comedy kung fu superstar Hong Jinbao, and then such as the spoof famous scenes of Huashan Erlao.
In addition, there are also many beautiful women in the play, Li Zi, Qiu Shuzhen, Zhang Min, are also at the peak of their respective appearances, which deeply attracts the audience.
Unlike the latest version of Jin Yong's revised version of "Yitian Slaughtering Dragon", Zhang Wujie's indecisive and thick and down-to-earth image, in the movie, Zhang Wuji, played by Jet Li, is a good at forbearance, the city government is very deep, and even a little dark image, in order to achieve his greater goals, Zhang Wuji continues to be patient and constantly accumulates strength, even the subordinate Zhu Yuanzhang came to take the initiative to show him goodwill, and was also seen through by Zhang Wujie. It shows an ambitious and heroic disposition.
It is also Zhang Wuji's new personality that makes this film full of inspirational feelings, interpreting a small character who after years of hidden tolerance, finally soaring into the sky and making a blockbuster, this kind of plot setting that makes the audience's brain particularly comfortable in the process of watching the movie will naturally make the audience unforgettable for a long time.
After talking so much, perhaps everyone can't imagine that the filming time of this "Demon Sect Leader of the Dragon Slayer" took only seven days, which fully demonstrated the dedication, hard work and hard work spirit of the older generation of Hong Kong people. And in addition to Hong Kong Yongsheng Film Company, there are also mainland film companies involved in the production, so there are also many mainland actors in this film, and their performances in the play are equally wonderful.
Let's take a look at which actors starred in the film.
Jet Li plays Zhang Wujie
At that time, Jet Li was a famous kung fu superstar in the entire Chinese film industry, and being able to participate in this movie was naturally the absolute male number one in the film. At that time, Jet Li, regardless of mental state and physical strength, was at the peak of the moment, and Zhang Wujie, who played, was also alive and well.
Zhang Min plays Zhao Min
It is said that Zhang Min's classic look back and smile in the film has become the most classic scene in the Jin Yong series of film and television dramas, when Zhang Min's appearance was really too beautiful, and he was known as the most beautiful Zhao Min actor.
Wu Zhenyu plays Zhang Cuishan
Wu Zhenyu has always been known for playing a negative role, although he briefly played the role of Zhang Cuishan in the film, but Wu Zhenyu retracted his evil temperament and turned to present a sense of justice that only a chivalrous guest has. This ability to retract freely is surprising.
Qiu Shuzhen plays Xiao Zhao
In the original work, Xiao Zhao is actually a gentle and quiet, empathetic beauty, but Qiu Shuzhen, with her lively temperament, deduced a chivalrous and eccentric Xiao Zhao, and a red dress also left a deep impression on the audience.
Zhou Zhiruo, played by Li Zi
At that time, Li Zi's appearance was really very charming. In the original work, Zhou Zhiruo was a woman with a constantly changing personality and a very complicated personality, but Li Zi directly shaped Zhou Zhiruo into a dark-bellied and fierce Emei Sect disciple.
Zhang Sanfeng, played by Hong Jinbao
This version of Zhang Sanfeng, played by Hong Jinbao, can be called the most funny and alternative Zhang Zhenren on the screen, not only grumpy, mouthless, and dry without a word, which is deeply loved by the audience.
Wrinkle Zhaolong plays Song Qingshu
As Jet Li's nemesis on the screen, it is probably doomed to play Song Qingshu in this film. Wrinkle Zhaolong is not only solid in kung fu, but also often participates in films starring Jet Li. In other words, without the background of such a "negative role" as Wrinkle Zhaolong, Jet Li's film will be much inferior.
Zhang Chunzhong and Liang Jiaren played crane pen weng and lu cane ke respectively
Zhang Chunzhong and Liang Jiaren are also golden supporting roles in mainland and Hong Kong martial arts film and television dramas, which are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Cao Rong plays a Shaolin monk
Cao Rong, a well-known martial arts actor in Hong Kong, also has a wonderful performance in this film, a tough and sharp kung fu and Jet Li are difficult to compete with, and the line "My combat effectiveness is only 6,000, and his combat effectiveness is at least 10,000 or more" is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Wu Yaohan plays Wei Yixiao
Wu Yaohan was once an important member of the comedy kung fu film "Five Lucky Stars" series led by Hong Jinbao, and played the Role of Ming Sect Blue-winged Bat Wang Wei Yixiao in the film, and was also a funny person in the film.
Yan Huaili plays Xie Xun
Yan Huaili, a well-known actor in the mainland and the actor of the sand monk in "Journey to the West", played Xie Xun, the king of the golden retriever, and only appeared in a shot of less than a minute.
Liu Dagang plays a fake monk
What is less known is that Liu Dagang, who plays a fake monk in the film, is the actor of sha monk in the TV series "Journey to the West Sequel".
Tian Qiwen plays one of the second elders of Huashan
Zhou Xingchi's good friend, Tian Qiwen, who often participates in Zhou Xingchi's films, played a funny person and one of the second elders of Huashan in this film.
Sun Mengquan plays the exterminator Tai
The extermination master tai played by Sun Mengquan has also become an impressive role in the play with his fierce and fierce disposition. Sun Mengquan once played the role of the gentle and delicate Li Feng in the TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber", which is completely two styles of characters.
Ji Qilin plays Zhu Yuanzhang
Mainland interpretation ji Qilin played the eight-faced Zhu Yuanzhang in the film, and many years later, in Su Youpeng's version of the "Dragon Slaughter in the Heavens" TV series, Ji Qilin once again played the role of the white-browed eagle king in the play.
Shao Wanlin plays the White-Browed Eagle King
Playing the white-browed eagle king is the mainland actor Shao Wanlin, who also played the role of Yuan Tiangang who intended to rebel in the later hit drama "Detective Di Renjie".
In addition, There is Ma Zijun as the Master of Empty Smell
Many years later, in Zhang Wuji's version of "Yitian Slaughtering Dragon", Ma Zijun continued to play the role of master of empty news.
After carefully taking such an inventory, I found that this popular Hong Kong martial arts movie "The Demon Sect Leader of the Dragon Slayer" actually brought together so many well-known actors to participate.
Although more than twenty years have passed, this classic film is still deeply concerned and loved by the audience.