The Warlord
1972, Chinese. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Li Han-HsiangDirector
- Michael Hui Koon-manMarshal Pang Ta Fu/Han Ta Fu
- Chiang NanCounselor Yang Shu-Cheng
- Chu MuRegiment Commander Hsieh
- Wang HsiehRegiment Commander Chou
- Lily HoHsiao Lan Fang
- Tina Ti NaPang's 4th Mistress
- Ling LingPang's 18th mistress
- Hu ChinMrs Kao Pai
- Lam Wai-TiuKao Cheng Pai
- Wong Ching-HoKao patriarch
- Danny Lau DanChi Pei Cheng
- Hao Li-JenTung Lao Cheng
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1972
- Original title
- 大軍閥
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Li Han-Hsiang
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The Warlord runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Warlord isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Warlord?
If you liked The Warlord, try What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Oh! What a Lovely War, Buck Privates.
Who directed The Warlord?
The Warlord (1972) was directed by Li Han-Hsiang and stars Michael Hui Koon-man, Chiang Nan, Chu Mu.