The Rebellious Reign - Drunken Scorpion Presents …. The Return of Kung Fu Cinema
Running time: 90 mins
Genre: Martial Arts, Action
Release Date: 11/07/2025
Enjoy Classic ‘ole skool’ Martial Arts Films + Short films
+ Computer Fighting Games & ‘Ole Skool Beats’ in The Bar.
Times:
6.30pm – 8.35pm: Gaming competition fun in bar & retro Hip-hop Beats
8.45pm: Main feature + short film
Friday 11th July
The Rebellious Reign
A martial arts film classic
In this classic tale based on Chinese folklore, Nian Gengyao (Jimmy Lee) lives in a China during the Qing Dynasty after he completes his martial arts training, as a patriot he decides to work clandestinely for the rebels whose aim is to overthrow the ruling government. Undercover he secretly becomes the right-hand man of Prince Yongsheng (Norman Chu) and works his way up to the position of a top general. the anticipated death of the emperor triggers a succession crisis. One of his 14 sons plots to steal and alter the will naming the emperor's successor as him, leading to a brutal, martial arts civil conflict.
The Rebellious Reign has superb martial arts choreography and a captivating story full of intrigue and twists & turns; this film surely will rate highly among all your favourite Kung Fu classics.
Starring: Fong Lung, Norman Chu, Hui Lou Chen, Kuan Pao Chen, Fu Hung Cheng
Director: Fong Chiung
Hong Kong / 1980 / 90 mins / 15
Trailer: https://youtu.be/lqKWcEhiko0
Support Short Film: Sakazuki (10 mins)
Kung Fu Cinema will be back: Sunday 5th October
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