Descendant of the Sun
Celebrated director Chu Yuan helms "Descendant Of The Sun", a Superman meets Hercules a la old style martial art film. Derek Yee is a magic solar baby sent Earthbound by a benevolent god, raised by an old carpenter, has martial art superpowers and "green kryptonite" loses them during solar eclipses. That's when the evil baby counterpart shows up. Demon-paced martial arts action by Jackie Chan's kung-fu classmates Yuan Pin and Yuen Hua compliments Toho Studio style special optical effects.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 日劫
- Genres: Action, Fantasy
- Release Date: 1983-12-16
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Rating: 4.1/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shaw Brothers
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.1972
- Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese
Cast & Crew
Derek Yee
as Shue Sang / Yuen Ying
Ku Kuan-Chung
as Evil Baby Mo Ying
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
as Princess
Lung Tien-Hsiang
as Prince Regent
Yang Chi-Ching
as Prime Minister
Wong Lik
as The Devil
Ai Fei
as Priest Yuen Jan Ji
Yeung Ching-Ching
as Bao Er
Yau Chui-Ling
as Bei Er
Louis Fan Siu-Wong
as Young Shue Sang
Trailers & Clips
Descendant Of The Sun (1983) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 日劫
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Descendant of the Sun?▼
Descendant of the Sun is a Action, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 1983-12-16.
Who are the main actors in Descendant of the Sun?▼
The main cast includes Derek Yee, Ku Kuan-Chung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Lung Tien-Hsiang, Yang Chi-Ching, .
Where can I watch Descendant of the Sun online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Descendant of the Sun is available.
Is Descendant of the Sun based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Descendant of the Sun?▼
Descendant of the Sun has an IMDb rating of 4.1/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Descendant of the Sun?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Descendant of the Sun?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Shaw Brothers. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Descendant of the Sun filmed?▼
Descendant of the Sun was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Descendant of the Sun?▼
The total runtime of Descendant of the Sun is 84 minutes.
Is Descendant of the Sun suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Descendant of the Sun?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Descendant of the Sun.
Does Descendant of the Sun have a post-credit scene?▼
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