The Blade (1995)
Original title: 刀
The Blade is a 1995 Chinese-language action movie directed by Tsui Hark, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Xiong Xinxin and Sonny Song.
Adopted by a renowned swordsmith, a young man discovers that his biological father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs afoul of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront Lung.
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What is The Blade about?
Adopted by a renowned swordsmith, a young man discovers that his biological father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs afoul of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront Lung.
When was The Blade released?
The Blade was released on 21 December 1995.
How long is The Blade?
The Blade runs 1h 46m.
Who made The Blade?
The Blade was directed by Tsui Hark.
Cast
- Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo as Ding On
- Xiong Xinxin as Fei Lung
- Sonny Song as Siu Ling
- Austin Wai Tin-Chi as Siu Ling's Father
- Moses Chan Ho as Iron Head
- Chung Bik-Ha as Black Head
- Michael Tse Tin-Wah as Skull
- Jason Chu Wing-Tong as Fei Tien
- Dickens Chan Wing-Chung as Monk
- Valerie Chow as Prostitute
- Collin Chou as Lai Bat-Fui
- Suet Nei as Old Siu Ling
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