The Proud Twins (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, The Proud Twins is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After his parents are murdered, Jiang Xiao Yu is separated from his twin as a baby and taken by a family friend to Villains Valley, where he is raised to be a villain by a host of outlaws, each of whom has a special skill. When he's old enough, he devises clever means to trap each of his uncles and escape the valley to head off into the outside world. A chance encounter with a beautiful girl dressed as a man leads to a treasure hunt and eventually a confrontation with the Princess of Yi Hua Palace, the one who murdered Xiao's parents in the first place. Eventually, a reunion with his twin will occur.
Who’s in it. The Proud Twins stars Alexander Fu Sheng as Jiang Xiao Yu, Ng Wai-Kwok as Hua Mu Juet, Wang Yong as Yin Nan Tien and Candy Wen Xue-Er as Tieh Sin Nan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Proud Twins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Proud Twins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proud Twins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proud Twins (1979)?
- In US, The Proud Twins is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Proud Twins worth watching?
- The Proud Twins holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Proud Twins?
- The Proud Twins stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Ng Wai-Kwok, Wang Yong, Candy Wen Xue-Er and Au-Yeung Pui-San.
- When was The Proud Twins released?
- The Proud Twins was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.