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The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979)
Directed by Sun Chung
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Overview
Leaving behind an inch of sword in the spent corpses of his opponents, Tuan Changqing is known as the Deadly Breaking Sword. After barely surviving a duel, one of his foes is treated by the diabolical Dr. Kuo, who uses his powers of mind control to transform the man into a somnambulistic killer. After Tuan Changqing teams up with Rabelaisian gambler Xiao Dao, the story proceeds as a comical kung fu buddy flick.
Length 101 minutes
Actors
Ti Lung | Alexander Fu Sheng | Shih Szu | Ku Feng | Michael Chan | Lily Li Li-Li | Shum Lo | Chan Shen | Ngaai Fei | Teresa Ha Ping | Kara Hui | Keung Hon | Eddy Ko | Ng Hong-Sang | Yuen Wah | Austin Wai | Yuen Bun | Lam Fai-Wong | Jamie Luk Kim-Ming | Wong Ching-Ho | Ting Tung | Fong Yue | Sai Gwa-Pau | Gam Tin-Chue | Robert Mak
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2010 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Still on my Ti Lung kick, I picked up The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) from Netflix. I can say that this is another of the better Shaw Brothers productions but didn’t care for Lung in the villain role. He doesn’t remain entirely a villain but as the wandering swordsman with the “breaking sword” to defeat all the other reputable challengers, it didn’t work for me. Lung is less convincing when he goes sinister. I prefer him as a more likable character. Still offers some great action sequences.
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