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Story of the Vulture Conqueror

Based On the book by Jin Yong

Story of the Vulture Conqueror (射鵰英雄傳) is a two-part Hong Kong wuxia film adapted from the novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes by Jin Yong. The first part was released in 1958 while the second part was released in the following year. The film was directed by Wu Pang and starred Cho Tat-wah and Yung Siu-yee in the leading roles.

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Release date:
1958
Director:
Wu Pang
Cast:
Cho Tat-wah
Country:
Hong Kong
Language:
Cantonese
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Book vs Film

Cover of The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Book · 1957

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Jin Yong
Poster for Story of the Vulture Conqueror
The Film · 1958

Story of the Vulture Conqueror

Wu Pang

★ 6.8 / 10 6 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 1 years after publication.

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