Gu Long

Writer

January 1, 1937 (48 years)

† September 21, 1985

Hong Kong

Biography

Xiong Yaohua (7 June 1938 – 21 September 1985), better known by his pen name Gu Long (Chinese: 古龍), was a Taiwanese novelist, screenwriter, film producer and director. A graduate of Cheng Kung Senior High School and Tamkang University, Xiong is best known for writing wuxia novels and serials, which include Juedai Shuangjiao, Xiaoli Feidao Series, Chu Liuxiang Series, Lu Xiaofeng Series and The Eleventh Son. Some of these works have been adapted into films and television series for numerous times…

Filmography

7.8

Handsome Siblings

Clashing martial arts twins face relentless villains, thorny romance and brotherly rivalry as their troubled pasts catch up to them.

9.0

The New Adventures of Chor Lau Heung

Chu Liuxiang is the famous "Chief of Bandits" in the jianghu. His qinggong is unmatched and he leaves behind a trail of fragrance everywhere he goes. Once, Chu enters the palace to steal a treasure called the "Amber Guanyin", which contains a wooden figurine carved by "Little Li Flying Dagger" Li Xunhuan. In the palace, Chu meets Sikong Xing'er, the daughter of master thief Sikong Zhaixing, and her sworn sister Su Rongrong. While escaping from the guards' pursuit, Li Xunhuan dies trying to save Su Rongrong.

7.3

The Proud Twins

The Proud Twins is a mainland China and Hong Kong co-produced television series directed by Wong Jing, starring Dicky Cheung, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bingbing and Yuan Quan in the leading roles. The series is adapted from Gu Long's novel Juedai Shuangjiao. It was first broadcast in 2004 in mainland China.

8.5

Legendary Twins

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The Romantic Swordsman

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7.6

The Legendary Siblings

The Legendary Siblings is a Taiwanese television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Juedai Shuangjiao. The series was directed by Lee Kwok-lap and starred Jimmy Lin and Alec Su in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on TTV in Taiwan in 1999

6.2

Against the Blade of Honour

Against the Blade of Honour is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was first run on TVB in July 1997 in Hong Kong.

7.5

The Shaw Eleven Lang

Can the best thief steal a woman’s heart? Xiao Shi Yi Lang is a happy-go-lucky thief who steals from the rich to give to the poor. While on the hunt for a legendary saber known as the Deer Carver, he meets the beautiful Shen Bijun, a great martial artist.

6.5

Border Town Prodigal

Twenty years after the mysterious murder of Bai Tianyu, leader of the Divine Knife sect, in the border town of Plum Nunnery, Fu Hongxue returns from the western regions to uncover the truth about his adopted father’s death. Meanwhile, Bai Tianyu’s biological son, Ye Kai, also arrives at the border town, seeking answers. As hidden truths surface, they find themselves entangled in a web of betrayal, secrets, and unexpected alliances, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

6.4

Sword Master

Weary of the bloodshed and violence from the martial arts world, a powerful swordsman banishes himself to the humble life a vagrant, wandering the fringes of society. But his violent past refuses to let him go quietly. The master swordsman must regain the ability to wield his sword and fight those disrupting the peace he so desperately craves.

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Remnants of Gold

Gold appears in the desert, but seekers die mysteriously. A mad investigator, a conflicted deputy, and a vengeful woman collide in a deadly hunt, while warriors redefine chivalry amidst the sands.

6.1

Magnificent Bodyguards

Chan is asked by a young, wealthy lady to take her sick brother to a particular doctor in order to be cured. To reach this doctor, Chan and a handful of travelling companions must pass through bandit-infested wild country. They meet and kung-fu-fight several gangs of thugs along the way.

6.0

The Cupid Strikes

Zhan Meng-bai's father is assassinated by a mysterious archer, and his love interest is killed by the same assassin. Determined to avenge them both and discover the archer's secret, Meng-bai meets his supposedly deceased mother and many other renowned martial artists. Meanwhile, he falls in love with the daughter of the leader of the Emperor's Valley. Eventually, Meng-bai learns the identity of the archer and learns that the archer intends to die in battle with him.

6.6

Bloody Parrot

An expert swordsman is suspected of being the thief of a treasure sent to the Emperor, having nothing to do with the theft, the swordsman investigates and is led on the trail of the supernatural "Bloody Parrot".

6.0

Legend of Dagger Li

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6.6

Clans of Intrigue

Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.

6.6

Black Lizard

Young swordsman Lung Fei encounters strange omens portending the death of his fiancee Ting Tzu-chu. His enquiries with the help of Chief Constable Tieh Hu reveal an astounding story.

6.2

Swordsman and Enchantress

Asian fans of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon recognized that its director Ang Lee was actually inspired by director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's wonderful tales of a "martial art world" where all wushu warriors try to attain the "Deer Sword" and escape from the insidious maze-like "Toy Land." Master kung-fu choreographer Tang Chia leads the king and queen of Shaw's swordplay, Ti Lung and Lily Li, in a fascinating and entertaining adventure of consummate swordmen and sorceresses.

5.8

The Duel

The sword saint requests a duel with god of sword at the apex of the forbidden city to determine the worlds best. As the date of the duel nears troubles befall the imperial town until everything is revealed at the climactic fight.

6.4

Handsome Siblings

One hundred seventy years ago, a wise monk made a section of land known as the Villians Valley, a sanctuary. Anyone who came to the valley was considered protected and safe from the law. The proclamation also stated that they should have a chance at repentance. The Master of Eva Palace, who is now master of the martial arts world, holds no regard for the ancient laws and enters the valley in search of the 10 Untouchable Villians because she has a warrant of justice to destroy them. The remaining 8 villians were actually the 10 Untouchable Heroes until they were framed by two of their own members, The Twin Villians, and used as scapegoats.