The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung (1978)

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung 1978 / 乾隆夏扬州 1978 / Qian Long xia Yangzhou

The 18th century reign of Emperor Chien Lung has proven to be a treasure trove for Hong Kong filmmakers, and director Li Han-Hsiang, the acknowledged master of the costume drama, made a series of four blockbusters about the dashing young swashbuckler's exploits. The scenario won the 1979 Best Adapted Screenplay Award and told of the monarch's incognito journey from Beijing to southern China--and the imperial mayhem that ensues! (Source: HongKongCinemagic/IVL)