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The Sword of Swords (1968)

Directed by Cheng Kang

Action | Adventure | Drama

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

A noble swordsman fights to recover the magical blade that has protected his country for centuries after being blinded and betrayed by a ruthless villain. A cunning killer has blinded the brave warrior chosen to defend his country with an enchanted sword, and murdered his family. After recovering, the sightless defender sets out to recover the weapon, and seek revenge against his murderous nemesis.

Length 106 minutes

Actors

Jimmy Wang Yu | Li Ching | Tien Feng | Huang Chung-Hsin | Cheng Miu | Shu Pei-Pei | Yeung Chi-Hing | Lam Jing | Lee Wan-Chung | Ou-Yang Sha-Fei | Tong Kai | Chan Wan-Wa | Poon Oi-Lun | Shum Lo | Woo Tung | Wang Kuang-Yu | Man Sau | Liu Chia-Liang | Hao Li-Jen | Lan Wei-Lieh | Cheung Hei | Wong Ching-Wan | Hung Ling-Ling | Chan Siu-Kai | Yen Shi-Kwan | Lau Kar-Wing | Yuen Cheung-Yan | Yuen Woo-ping | David Chiang | Lee Ho

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
08/08/2023Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned6 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Poor Wang Yu can’t escape without something going missing (an arm, his eyes). The sword is pretty much the back story and doesn’t actually see much battle except in the beginning. I love the winter scenes, which you don’t get much of in Shaw Brothers films.

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