---
title: "New Tales of the Flying Fox"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/new-tales-of-the-flying-fox-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48299
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# New Tales of the Flying Fox (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/new-tales-of-the-flying-fox-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

New Tales of the Flying Fox is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Shaw Brothers. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman holds the fate of warring clan leaders."

### Why Watch
- Fast-paced martial arts action
- Draws on classic Hong Kong cinema traditions

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relatively brief runtime of 1h 29m
- Tone & Suitability: Contains martial‑arts combat and violence, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, martial-arts, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/new-tales-of-the-flying-fox-1984#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lau Shut-Yue
- **Networks / Studios**: Shaw Brothers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alex Man Chi-Leung** as *Miao Yan Fung/Miao Ren Feng*
- **Kara Hui Ying-Hung** as *Miss Yuan*
- **Felix Wong Yat-Wah** as *Woo Fei/Wu Fei*
- **Tai Liang-Chun** as *Ching Ling Soo*
- **Eddie Koo Koon Chung** as *Tien Guan Nung*
- **Bryan Leung Kar-Yan** as *Woo Yat Do/Wu Yi-Dao*
- **Lau Yuk-Pok** as *Soo's 2nd martial sister*
- **Michael Tong Chun-Chung** as *Lord Fok Hong An*
- **Chen Szu-Chia** as *Ah Lan*
- **Chu Tit-Wo** as *Poisonous Flute Sek Wan Jun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was New Tales of the Flying Fox released?
It premiered in Hong Kong on 4 July 1984.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 29 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A young woman’s fate determines whether rival clan leaders survive.

### Q: Which earlier films are referenced in its tradition?
It follows the tradition of Hsu Tseng Hung's The Silver Fox and Chang Cheh's Legend of the Fox.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [New Tales of the Flying Fox — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48299)

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