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The Young Vagabond
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The Young Vagabond

1985-01-02 · 85 min · ★ 5.4

Action · Comedy

A martial artist must train incessantly to defeat the brutally powerful thief called Centipede.

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Directors
Lau Sze-Yu
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gordon Liu Chia-huiGordon Liu Chia-huiBeggar Su Chan
Jason Pai PiaoJason Pai PiaoLiang Hang
Johnny Wang Lung-WeiJohnny Wang Lung-WeiWu Gong
Wong YuWong YuJiabao
Ku FengKu FengPolice Captain
Herman Kwan Hoi-sanHerman Kwan Hoi-sanSo's Father
Kwan FungBai
Isabella Wong Man-yingIsabella Wong Man-yingDing Ding
Leung ShanLeung ShanSo's Mother
Lam Fai-WongLam Fai-WongZhu Chun
Yu FengYu FengDing Ding's Mother
Hui Ying-YingHui Ying-YingAunt
Shum LoShum LoBank Manager
Cheung Kwok-WahCheung Kwok-WahDrinking Game Partner
RonnieBilly Yang
Diego SwingDiego SwingPriest
Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoBank Clerk (uncredited)
Lui HungLui HungBrothel Madam (uncredited)
Law KeungLaw KeungDetective / Wu Gong's Man (uncredited)
Ngai Tim-ChoiNgai Tim-ChoiStudent (uncredited)

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