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==Details== | ==Details== | ||
*'''Title:''' 大侠霍元甲 / Da Xia Huo Yuan Jia | *'''Title:''' 大侠霍元甲 / Da Xia Huo Yuan Jia | ||
*'''English title:''' Heroes | *'''English title:''' Heroes | ||
| − | *'''Also known as:''' 霍元甲 | + | *'''Also known as:''' 霍元甲 (Huo Yuan Jia) / Fearless |
| − | *'''Genre:''' Period, | + | *'''Genre:''' Period, Action, Wushu |
*'''Episodes:''' 45 | *'''Episodes:''' 45 | ||
*'''Broadcast network:''' CCTV, iQiyi | *'''Broadcast network:''' CCTV, iQiyi | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
| − | ===Main=== | + | ===Main Cast=== |
*[[Vincent Zhao]] as Huo Yuanjia (Voiced by [[Wu Ling Yun]]) | *[[Vincent Zhao]] as Huo Yuanjia (Voiced by [[Wu Ling Yun]]) | ||
| − | :Our protagonist, who follows his own moral compass. Was a weak and sickly kid and so his father allowed him to study martial arts. He improved upon the ancient techniques passed down through the Huo family line and took in disciples. | + | :Our protagonist, who follows his own moral compass. Was a weak and sickly kid and so his father allowed him to study martial arts. He improved upon the ancient techniques passed down through the Huo family line and took in disciples. Did not really want to get married as it interferes with his studies. |
*[[Mao Lin Lin]] as Madam Wang (Voiced by [[Ji Guan Lin]]) | *[[Mao Lin Lin]] as Madam Wang (Voiced by [[Ji Guan Lin]]) | ||
| − | :Yuanjia's betrothed. A very elegant and persuasive woman, who has followed the Huo family history since the marriage was agreed to. | + | :Yuanjia's betrothed. A very elegant and persuasive woman, who has followed the Huo family history since the marriage was agreed to. As his wife easily gains his trust and admiration, despite Yuanjia's resistance to the marriage. |
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===Huo Family=== | ===Huo Family=== | ||
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*[[Xie Yu Chen]] as Huo Dongyuan, daughter of Yuandong, Yuanjia's niece | *[[Xie Yu Chen]] as Huo Dongyuan, daughter of Yuandong, Yuanjia's niece | ||
*[[Liang Jia Tong]] as Huo Dongfang, son of Yuandong, Yuanjia's nephew | *[[Liang Jia Tong]] as Huo Dongfang, son of Yuandong, Yuanjia's nephew | ||
| − | *[[Zhang Jing Yan]] as Xiao Lian, maid and adopted little sister of Madam Wang. Sometimes forgets she's thinking out loud. Likes Dayou. | + | *[[Zhang Jing Yan]] as Xiao Lian, maid and adopted little sister of Madam Wang. Sometimes forgets she's thinking out loud. Likes Dayou. |
*[[Zhao Jun Ze]] (赵俊泽) as Huo Dong Jue (at age 7), Yuanjia's son. | *[[Zhao Jun Ze]] (赵俊泽) as Huo Dong Jue (at age 7), Yuanjia's son. | ||
| + | *[[Wu Chao]] as Nong Jinsun (Voiced by [[Zhang Yuan Ming]]) | ||
| + | :A scholar and righteous man, at the beginning he works as a translator in the Japanese court. Part of a revolutionary movement to overthrow the Qing dynasty. Even though they don't see eye to eye on the government, he becomes Yuanjia's sworn brother. | ||
===Yunjia's disciples=== | ===Yunjia's disciples=== | ||
*[[Jia Hong Wei]] as Liu Zhensheng (Voiced by [[Ban Chuang]] (班闯)) | *[[Jia Hong Wei]] as Liu Zhensheng (Voiced by [[Ban Chuang]] (班闯)) | ||
| − | :Became prison warden in the capital as payback for learning martial arts. As he's surrounded by corruption and injustice, he hates his job. | + | :Became prison warden in the capital as payback for learning martial arts. As he's surrounded by corruption and injustice, he hates his job and eventually returns as Yuanjia's eldest disciple and close friend, who always has his back. |
| − | *[[Kou Jia Rui]] as Huang Wenfa | + | *[[Kou Jia Rui]] as Huang Wenfa (Voiced by [[Hu Liang Wei]] (胡良伟)) |
| + | :Son of a wealthy plantation owner in the North. He came back for his master's wedding and rejoined the sect for another three years to strengthen his physique as it was agreed to by his father. | ||
*[[Xu Zheng Guo]] as Gao Qi (Voiced by [[Song Yang (voice actor)|Song Yang]] (宋杨)) | *[[Xu Zheng Guo]] as Gao Qi (Voiced by [[Song Yang (voice actor)|Song Yang]] (宋杨)) | ||
| + | :Hot blooded second disciple. His inferiority complex makes him blame others for his short comings. He will not hold back unless restrained by Yuanjia's command. | ||
*[[Zhou Bin]] as Xu Dayou (Voiced by [[Guo Hao Ran]]) | *[[Zhou Bin]] as Xu Dayou (Voiced by [[Guo Hao Ran]]) | ||
| + | :Naturally talented fighter, who excelled faster then any other. Very shy when it comes to love. Has good restraints, but will quickly run hot when his master is insulted, due to his unwavering loyalty towards him. | ||
*[[Zhouyu Jing Hao]] as Xiao Wu (Voiced by [[Yun He Zhui]]) | *[[Zhouyu Jing Hao]] as Xiao Wu (Voiced by [[Yun He Zhui]]) | ||
| − | :Youngest of the disciples. Likes to eat and has a stutter. | + | :Youngest of the disciples. Likes to eat and has a stutter. Yuanjia took him in, when he was begging on the streets for being an orphan. Has a kind heart, despite the hardships he endured. |
===Beijing, Imperial Court and Western Coalition=== | ===Beijing, Imperial Court and Western Coalition=== | ||
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*[[Zhang Zhi Wei]] as Lord Liu | *[[Zhang Zhi Wei]] as Lord Liu | ||
*[[Ke La Ke]] (克拉克) <!-- Clark, but no clue which one. --> as Lord Bertrand, consul of the French [[:wikipedia:Concessions in Tianjin|concession]]. | *[[Ke La Ke]] (克拉克) <!-- Clark, but no clue which one. --> as Lord Bertrand, consul of the French [[:wikipedia:Concessions in Tianjin|concession]]. | ||
| − | *[[Yu Hong Zhou]] | + | *[[Yu Hong Zhou]] as Chang Deli, aide to the consul |
| − | *[[Volker Helfrich]] | + | *[[Volker Helfrich]] as Federer, Swiss doctor and amateur journalist. Long time friend of Nong Jingsun |
===The Valley / Cangshan county=== | ===The Valley / Cangshan county=== | ||
*[[Xu Min]] as Magistrate Xue, a seemingly righteous man and admirer of Lord Tan, nudging Yuanjia back into the martial world by hiring him as transport security. | *[[Xu Min]] as Magistrate Xue, a seemingly righteous man and admirer of Lord Tan, nudging Yuanjia back into the martial world by hiring him as transport security. | ||
| + | *[[Zhu He]] as Hu Liu, servant of Magistrate Xue. | ||
''The Five Tigers of Cang Mountain'', a group of bandits that terrorize the citizens through robberies, abduction and extortion: | ''The Five Tigers of Cang Mountain'', a group of bandits that terrorize the citizens through robberies, abduction and extortion: | ||
| − | *[[Ren Xi Hong]] | + | *[[Ren Xi Hong]] as Tiger boss |
| − | *[[Yan Yan Long]] | + | *[[Yan Yan Long]] as Tiger II |
*[[Fan Zheng Jun]] (范正军) as Tiger III | *[[Fan Zheng Jun]] (范正军) as Tiger III | ||
*[[Shi Pu Hua]] (史普华) as Tiger IV | *[[Shi Pu Hua]] (史普华) as Tiger IV | ||
| − | *[[Ma Jia Wei]] | + | *[[Ma Jia Wei]] as Tiger V |
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===Shinsanli Mound=== | ===Shinsanli Mound=== | ||
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===Shouyang=== | ===Shouyang=== | ||
*[[Qian Yi]] as Magistrate Wei of Shouyang | *[[Qian Yi]] as Magistrate Wei of Shouyang | ||
| − | *[[Zhu Yong Lin]] | + | *[[Zhu Yong Lin]] as Clerk Hou |
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| − | === | + | ===Shanghai=== |
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*[[Wang Hui Chun]] as Teacher Rong (Voiced by [[Qi Ke Jian]] (齐克建)) | *[[Wang Hui Chun]] as Teacher Rong (Voiced by [[Qi Ke Jian]] (齐克建)) | ||
| − | *[[Qiu Jian Liang]] (邱建良) as Aliang | + | :A righteous and chivalrous man that has the respect and admiration of the martial arts community in Shanghai. Is completely taken by Yuanjia's wife's beauty and eloquence when she visits him to ask for help. |
| + | *[[Liao Chong Ru]] as Uncle Zuo, Teacher Rong's butler | ||
| + | *[[Li Zhen Qi]] as Lei Tingyun, master of the [[wikipedia:Baguazhang|Bagua style]] and leader of its Shanghai sect. Nicknamed "Lord of the Magnificent Beard". | ||
| + | *[[Zheng Wen Sen]] as Ye Shuangxing, sect leader of the [[wikipedia:Nanquan|Nanquan]] fighting style that combines tiger and crane styles | ||
| + | *[[Han Chi Fei]] as Ba Tu, master wrestler of the city | ||
| + | *[[Liang Xiao Long]] as Sun Wuji (Voiced by [[Guo Zheng Jian]]) | ||
| + | :An unknown grandmaster, living as a beggar who combines a vast number of styles. Has a grudge against Yuanjia, that he will not explain. | ||
| + | *[[Shi Xiao Long]] as Chen Zhen, hot-blooded pupil of Sun Wuji | ||
| + | ;Elite Martial Arts (school founded by Yuanjia) | ||
| + | *[[Wang Meng]] as Disciple | ||
| + | *[[Wu Han]] (吴晗) as Disciple | ||
| + | *[[Qiu Jian Liang]] (邱建良) as Aliang, a Chinese lad who grew up as a punching bag for Western boxers and became very good at it. Teaches Yuanjia how to deal with Alexander The Great. | ||
| + | ;Eagle Claw Sect's nine brothers (current senior masters) | ||
| + | The original nine are now the seven, with both Ying Si and Ying Jiu kicked out for using forbidden techniques and morally corrupt. | ||
| + | *[[Zhou Yong (actor)|Zhou Yong]] as Chen Qiu Feng, originating from Handan, Hebei and current leader of the sect | ||
| + | *[[Song Jian Xin]] as Xu Zi Quan, originating from Pengcheng (now Xuzhou), Jiangsu | ||
| + | *[[Huang Shi Liang]] as He Zi Qing, originating from Boling, Hebei | ||
| + | *[[Guo Wei (1980)|Guo Wei]] as Ying Jiu, master of poisons, disguises and manipulation. Suspected to have killed the sect's former leader. | ||
| + | ;Haishang Newspaper | ||
| + | *[[Liu Wei (1973)|Liu Wei]] as Cao Zongbian, chief editor. He prefers writing what makes money and "bends" the truth to accomplish it. | ||
| + | *[[Lu Jia Ni]] as He Mali (Voiced by [[Zhang Hui Lin]]) | ||
| + | :News reporter taken in by Cao Zongbian, but quits when he tries to force her to fabricate a piece that will infuriate the martial arts community of Shanghai. | ||
| + | *[[Liu Bo]] (刘波) as Photographer | ||
| + | *[[Han Ma]] (韩马) as Photographer | ||
| + | ;Songjiang Officials | ||
| + | *[[Gao Yu Qing]] (高玉庆) as Prefecture Magistrate Xu | ||
| + | *[[Zhou Yan]] as Lord Xie, official in the office of the prefecture magistrate | ||
| + | ;The Concessions | ||
| + | *[[Pa Fu Luo]] (帕夫洛) <!-- Pavlo / Pavel, Eastern European / Russian --> as Alexander The Great | ||
| + | *[[Yang Yong Wen]] as Announcer at boxing matches with Westerners | ||
| + | *[[Xian Di]] as Announcer | ||
| + | *[[Zhao Qiu Sheng]] as Kumazo Abe, founder of Abe Dojo, a Japanese martial arts school | ||
| + | *[[Ji Feng]] as Fujiwara, 2nd in command and ambitious, unscrupulous man | ||
| + | *[[Wang Jin]] (王锦) as Japanese samurai | ||
| + | *[[Wang Xing Yi]] as Japanese samurai | ||
| + | *[[Liu Mu Mei]] as Eunich Huang, Imperial court official who comes to visit and strongly advises Yuanjia not to fight Alexander The Great in the interest of the Qing dynasty's relations with the Westerners. | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
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*[[Tong Zhong Qi]] (佟仲琪) as Lao Dong Jia (老东家) | *[[Tong Zhong Qi]] (佟仲琪) as Lao Dong Jia (老东家) | ||
*[[Song Cheng Long]] (宋成龙) as Qin Xin (亲信) | *[[Song Cheng Long]] (宋成龙) as Qin Xin (亲信) | ||
*[[Song Yuan]] (松原) as Da Yan Nan (大烟男) | *[[Song Yuan]] (松原) as Da Yan Nan (大烟男) | ||
*[[Gu De Chao]] (辜德超) as Jian Zhan Guan (监斩官) | *[[Gu De Chao]] (辜德超) as Jian Zhan Guan (监斩官) | ||
| − | + | *[[Ma Ming Yu]] as Hai Sheng (海生) | |
| − | + | *[[Zhou Chao Feng]] (周超峰) as Japanese man | |
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*[[Liu Guo Ji]] (刘国际) as Wu Pin Guan (五品官) | *[[Liu Guo Ji]] (刘国际) as Wu Pin Guan (五品官) | ||
*[[Hou Jian Nan]] (侯建楠) as Xiao Tai Jian (小太监) | *[[Hou Jian Nan]] (侯建楠) as Xiao Tai Jian (小太监) | ||
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*[[Han Meng Wu]] (韩梦武) as Zhu Ru (侏儒) <!-- midget / dwarf --> | *[[Han Meng Wu]] (韩梦武) as Zhu Ru (侏儒) <!-- midget / dwarf --> | ||
*[[Shi Kai]] (石凯) as Men Fang Xian Sheng (门房先生) <!-- Mr. Porter --> | *[[Shi Kai]] (石凯) as Men Fang Xian Sheng (门房先生) <!-- Mr. Porter --> | ||
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*[[Jiao Zhang Shun]] (焦长顺) as Old man | *[[Jiao Zhang Shun]] (焦长顺) as Old man | ||
*[[Chen Jian Hua]] (陈建华) as Shi Ye (师爷) <!-- Old master? --> | *[[Chen Jian Hua]] (陈建华) as Shi Ye (师爷) <!-- Old master? --> | ||
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*[[Jia Ruo Yu]] (贾若愚) as Shi Ye (师爷) | *[[Jia Ruo Yu]] (贾若愚) as Shi Ye (师爷) | ||
| − | *[[Han Quan Hai]] | + | *[[Han Quan Hai]] as Shopkeeper Wan |
| − | + | *[[Bai Dong Feng]] as Old man with long beard | |
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==Production Credits== | ==Production Credits== | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Director:''' [[Bai Shan]], [[Liu Fang (director)|Liu Fang]] |
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Guo Jing Yu]] | *'''Screenwriter:''' [[Guo Jing Yu]] | ||
*'''Producer:''' [[Li Wei Ying]], [[Guo Jing Yu]] | *'''Producer:''' [[Li Wei Ying]], [[Guo Jing Yu]] | ||
| + | *'''Costume Designer:''' [[He Qian]] | ||
| + | *'''Cinematographer:''' [[Ma De Zhou]] | ||
| + | *'''Action Choreographer:''' [[Wang Lin (2)|Wang Lin]] | ||
*'''Company:''' iQiyi, Perfect World Pictures, G.H.Y Culture & Media | *'''Company:''' iQiyi, Perfect World Pictures, G.H.Y Culture & Media | ||
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| + | *This is the second time Vincent Zhao enacts Huo Yuanjia. The first time in 2001 in [[Huo Yuan Jia (2001)|Huo Yuan Jia]], almost 20 years earlier. | ||
| + | *This drama's time frame precedes the drama [[Hot Blooded Youth]], also set in Shanghai, in which [[Ma Ke Su]] plays a business man hosting a talent show that rich men can bet on. Similar to the illegal fights he organizes in this drama. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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*[https://weibo.com/huoyuanjia2018 Weibo] | *[https://weibo.com/huoyuanjia2018 Weibo] | ||
| − | [[Category:CDrama]] [[Category:CDrama2020]] [[Category:Period]] [[Category: | + | [[Category:CDrama]] [[Category:CDrama2020]] [[Category:Period]] [[Category:Martial Arts]] [[Category:CCTV]] [[Category:Perfect World Pictures]] |
[[Category:G.H.Y Culture & Media]] | [[Category:G.H.Y Culture & Media]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:49, 7 February 2026
For other dramas with a similar English title, see Heroes (disambiguation).
Contents
Details
- Title: 大侠霍元甲 / Da Xia Huo Yuan Jia
- English title: Heroes
- Also known as: 霍元甲 (Huo Yuan Jia) / Fearless
- Genre: Period, Action, Wushu
- Episodes: 45
- Broadcast network: CCTV, iQiyi
- Broadcast period: 2020-Jul-28
Synopsis
A biographical drama series on the life of Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia (1868-1910)
User/Viewer Ratings
Cast
Main Cast
- Vincent Zhao as Huo Yuanjia (Voiced by Wu Ling Yun)
- Our protagonist, who follows his own moral compass. Was a weak and sickly kid and so his father allowed him to study martial arts. He improved upon the ancient techniques passed down through the Huo family line and took in disciples. Did not really want to get married as it interferes with his studies.
- Mao Lin Lin as Madam Wang (Voiced by Ji Guan Lin)
- Yuanjia's betrothed. A very elegant and persuasive woman, who has followed the Huo family history since the marriage was agreed to. As his wife easily gains his trust and admiration, despite Yuanjia's resistance to the marriage.
Huo Family
- Eddie Ko as Huo Endi, Yuanjia's father (Voiced by Gao Feng)
- Hasi Gao Wa as Mrs. Huo, Yuanjia's mother (Voiced by Deng Xiao Ou (邓小鸥))
- Sui Ming Yang as Huo Yuandong, Yuanjia's older brother (Voiced by Zhang Lei)
- Lu Lin as Yaunjia's sister in law, Yuandong's wife
- Xie Yu Chen as Huo Dongyuan, daughter of Yuandong, Yuanjia's niece
- Liang Jia Tong as Huo Dongfang, son of Yuandong, Yuanjia's nephew
- Zhang Jing Yan as Xiao Lian, maid and adopted little sister of Madam Wang. Sometimes forgets she's thinking out loud. Likes Dayou.
- Zhao Jun Ze (赵俊泽) as Huo Dong Jue (at age 7), Yuanjia's son.
- Wu Chao as Nong Jinsun (Voiced by Zhang Yuan Ming)
- A scholar and righteous man, at the beginning he works as a translator in the Japanese court. Part of a revolutionary movement to overthrow the Qing dynasty. Even though they don't see eye to eye on the government, he becomes Yuanjia's sworn brother.
Yunjia's disciples
- Jia Hong Wei as Liu Zhensheng (Voiced by Ban Chuang (班闯))
- Became prison warden in the capital as payback for learning martial arts. As he's surrounded by corruption and injustice, he hates his job and eventually returns as Yuanjia's eldest disciple and close friend, who always has his back.
- Kou Jia Rui as Huang Wenfa (Voiced by Hu Liang Wei (胡良伟))
- Son of a wealthy plantation owner in the North. He came back for his master's wedding and rejoined the sect for another three years to strengthen his physique as it was agreed to by his father.
- Xu Zheng Guo as Gao Qi (Voiced by Song Yang (宋杨))
- Hot blooded second disciple. His inferiority complex makes him blame others for his short comings. He will not hold back unless restrained by Yuanjia's command.
- Zhou Bin as Xu Dayou (Voiced by Guo Hao Ran)
- Naturally talented fighter, who excelled faster then any other. Very shy when it comes to love. Has good restraints, but will quickly run hot when his master is insulted, due to his unwavering loyalty towards him.
- Zhouyu Jing Hao as Xiao Wu (Voiced by Yun He Zhui)
- Youngest of the disciples. Likes to eat and has a stutter. Yuanjia took him in, when he was begging on the streets for being an orphan. Has a kind heart, despite the hardships he endured.
Beijing, Imperial Court and Western Coalition
- Yang Zhi Gang as Tan Sitong
- Fourth Grade Physician of the imperial court, appointed by Guangxu Emperor. He is convinced reforms start with bloodshed and wants to be the martyr that ignites the fire. Wang Wu is his friend.
- Nicknamed "Big Sword" Wang Wu. Martial master loyal to Tan Sitong. Ying Si wants him dead for defeating him in the past.
- Zhang Chun Zhong as Ying Si (Voiced by Zhao Ming Zhou)
- Petty man. Uses government personnel for his personal vendettas. Formerly known in the martial art world as Lu Si Ying. Yuanjia's father Endi humiliated him 25 years ago.
- Zhang Xi Lai as Ying Si's trusted aide.
- Shi Fan Xi as Yamamoto, Japanese sword fighter. Came to the capital to rule both the palace and the martial heroes.
- Wei Da Li as Hermann, strong, tall but not very flexible German gun dealer and boxer.
Tianjin
- Zhang Zhi Wei as Lord Liu
- Ke La Ke (克拉克) as Lord Bertrand, consul of the French concession.
- Yu Hong Zhou as Chang Deli, aide to the consul
- Volker Helfrich as Federer, Swiss doctor and amateur journalist. Long time friend of Nong Jingsun
The Valley / Cangshan county
- Xu Min as Magistrate Xue, a seemingly righteous man and admirer of Lord Tan, nudging Yuanjia back into the martial world by hiring him as transport security.
- Zhu He as Hu Liu, servant of Magistrate Xue.
The Five Tigers of Cang Mountain, a group of bandits that terrorize the citizens through robberies, abduction and extortion:
- Ren Xi Hong as Tiger boss
- Yan Yan Long as Tiger II
- Fan Zheng Jun (范正军) as Tiger III
- Shi Pu Hua (史普华) as Tiger IV
- Ma Jia Wei as Tiger V
Shinsanli Mound
A bandit den that incapacitates its victims. In truth, they are making the roads unsafe for Opium transports.
- Tay Ping Hui as Sha Lang, leader of the den (Voiced by Fan Zhe Chen)
- Liu Guang Hou as Grandpa Qiu, operates a noodle stand on the road to Shanxi, but really works for Sha Lang
- Wang Zhi Yi as Sha Yan, Sha Lang's sister and skilled fighter (Voiced by Xu Jia Qi)
- Yan Yong Sheng (晏勇胜) as Young mute boy, with a rusty sword
- Xu Wei as Chief Xiao
- Zhao Qiang (赵强) as Chief Qi
Shouyang
- Qian Yi as Magistrate Wei of Shouyang
- Zhu Yong Lin as Clerk Hou
Shanghai
- Wang Hui Chun as Teacher Rong (Voiced by Qi Ke Jian (齐克建))
- A righteous and chivalrous man that has the respect and admiration of the martial arts community in Shanghai. Is completely taken by Yuanjia's wife's beauty and eloquence when she visits him to ask for help.
- Liao Chong Ru as Uncle Zuo, Teacher Rong's butler
- Li Zhen Qi as Lei Tingyun, master of the Bagua style and leader of its Shanghai sect. Nicknamed "Lord of the Magnificent Beard".
- Zheng Wen Sen as Ye Shuangxing, sect leader of the Nanquan fighting style that combines tiger and crane styles
- Han Chi Fei as Ba Tu, master wrestler of the city
- Liang Xiao Long as Sun Wuji (Voiced by Guo Zheng Jian)
- An unknown grandmaster, living as a beggar who combines a vast number of styles. Has a grudge against Yuanjia, that he will not explain.
- Shi Xiao Long as Chen Zhen, hot-blooded pupil of Sun Wuji
- Elite Martial Arts (school founded by Yuanjia)
- Wang Meng as Disciple
- Wu Han (吴晗) as Disciple
- Qiu Jian Liang (邱建良) as Aliang, a Chinese lad who grew up as a punching bag for Western boxers and became very good at it. Teaches Yuanjia how to deal with Alexander The Great.
- Eagle Claw Sect's nine brothers (current senior masters)
The original nine are now the seven, with both Ying Si and Ying Jiu kicked out for using forbidden techniques and morally corrupt.
- Zhou Yong as Chen Qiu Feng, originating from Handan, Hebei and current leader of the sect
- Song Jian Xin as Xu Zi Quan, originating from Pengcheng (now Xuzhou), Jiangsu
- Huang Shi Liang as He Zi Qing, originating from Boling, Hebei
- Guo Wei as Ying Jiu, master of poisons, disguises and manipulation. Suspected to have killed the sect's former leader.
- Haishang Newspaper
- Liu Wei as Cao Zongbian, chief editor. He prefers writing what makes money and "bends" the truth to accomplish it.
- Lu Jia Ni as He Mali (Voiced by Zhang Hui Lin)
- News reporter taken in by Cao Zongbian, but quits when he tries to force her to fabricate a piece that will infuriate the martial arts community of Shanghai.
- Songjiang Officials
- Gao Yu Qing (高玉庆) as Prefecture Magistrate Xu
- Zhou Yan as Lord Xie, official in the office of the prefecture magistrate
- The Concessions
- Pa Fu Luo (帕夫洛) as Alexander The Great
- Yang Yong Wen as Announcer at boxing matches with Westerners
- Xian Di as Announcer
- Zhao Qiu Sheng as Kumazo Abe, founder of Abe Dojo, a Japanese martial arts school
- Ji Feng as Fujiwara, 2nd in command and ambitious, unscrupulous man
- Wang Jin (王锦) as Japanese samurai
- Wang Xing Yi as Japanese samurai
- Liu Mu Mei as Eunich Huang, Imperial court official who comes to visit and strongly advises Yuanjia not to fight Alexander The Great in the interest of the Qing dynasty's relations with the Westerners.
Other
- Tong Zhong Qi (佟仲琪) as Lao Dong Jia (老东家)
- Song Cheng Long (宋成龙) as Qin Xin (亲信)
- Song Yuan (松原) as Da Yan Nan (大烟男)
- Gu De Chao (辜德超) as Jian Zhan Guan (监斩官)
- Ma Ming Yu as Hai Sheng (海生)
- Zhou Chao Feng (周超峰) as Japanese man
- Liu Guo Ji (刘国际) as Wu Pin Guan (五品官)
- Hou Jian Nan (侯建楠) as Xiao Tai Jian (小太监)
- Han Meng Wu (韩梦武) as Zhu Ru (侏儒)
- Shi Kai (石凯) as Men Fang Xian Sheng (门房先生)
- Jiao Zhang Shun (焦长顺) as Old man
- Chen Jian Hua (陈建华) as Shi Ye (师爷)
- Jia Ruo Yu (贾若愚) as Shi Ye (师爷)
- Han Quan Hai as Shopkeeper Wan
- Bai Dong Feng as Old man with long beard
Production Credits
- Director: Bai Shan, Liu Fang
- Screenwriter: Guo Jing Yu
- Producer: Li Wei Ying, Guo Jing Yu
- Costume Designer: He Qian
- Cinematographer: Ma De Zhou
- Action Choreographer: Wang Lin
- Company: iQiyi, Perfect World Pictures, G.H.Y Culture & Media
Trivia
- This is the second time Vincent Zhao enacts Huo Yuanjia. The first time in 2001 in Huo Yuan Jia, almost 20 years earlier.
- This drama's time frame precedes the drama Hot Blooded Youth, also set in Shanghai, in which Ma Ke Su plays a business man hosting a talent show that rich men can bet on. Similar to the illegal fights he organizes in this drama.