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Sorrowful to a Ghost

Sorrowful to a Ghost

19707.51h 30m

Overview

As Meng, master of Patience School prepares to announce his successor, a rival swordsman named Dare Devil kills him. Although their skills are no match, the school’s students vow to get revenge.

Directed by Joseph Kuo
Written by Yang Tao, Joseph Kuo
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Top Cast

Cheung Ching-Ching

Cheung Ching-Ching

Cheung Hei

Cheung Hei

Chiang Pin

Chiang Pin

About Sorrowful to a Ghost

Sorrowful to a Ghost is a action, drama, fantasy film released in 1970. Directed by Joseph Kuo, it stars Cheung Ching-Ching, Cheung Hei, Chiang Pin. As Meng, master of Patience School prepares to announce his successor, a rival swordsman named Dare Devil kills him. Although their skills are no match, the school’s students vow to get revenge.

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