The Proud Youth
1978, Chinese. Directed by Sun Chung.
Sun Chung had made a name for himself directing satirical comedies and modern day crime thrillers when he started exploring the kung-fu genre with this fascinating tale which mixes music and martial arts. Revered choreographer Tang Chia leads a great action cast in a tale of conflicting clans and a mysterious song called "The Proud One" which leads to slowly blossoming love as well as sudden death.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Details
- Released
- 30 March 1978
- Original title
- 笑傲江湖
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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What The Proud Youth is based on
The Proud Youth is based on The Smiling, Proud Wanderer (1967) by Jin Yong, published by Ming Pao.
1967
The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
By Jin Yong
Published by Ming Pao
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The Proud Youth runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is The Proud Youth on?
The Proud Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Proud Youth?
If you liked The Proud Youth, try Crippled Avengers, Eye for an Eye, Clan of the White Lotus.
Who directed The Proud Youth?
The Proud Youth (1978) was directed by Sun Chung and stars Wong Yu, Shih Szu, Michael Chan Wai-man.
What is The Proud Youth based on?
The Proud Youth is based on The Smiling, Proud Wanderer (1967) by Jin Yong, published by Ming Pao.