The Spirit of the Sword (1982)
Original title: 浣花洗劍
The Spirit of the Sword is a 1982 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chor Yuen, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Tony Liu Tian-jue, Cecilia Wong and Eddie Koo Koon Chung.
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
Quick answers
What is The Spirit of the Sword about?
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
When was The Spirit of the Sword released?
The Spirit of the Sword was released on 18 May 1982.
How long is The Spirit of the Sword?
The Spirit of the Sword runs 1h 32m.
Who made The Spirit of the Sword?
The Spirit of the Sword was directed by Chor Yuen.
Cast
- Tony Liu Tian-jue as Bai Baoyu
- Cecilia Wong as Little Princess
- Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Leng Bingru
- Sun Chien as Bai Zhong
- Elliot Ngok Wah as Purple Robe Duke
- Lo Lieh as Fire Demon God
- Yuen Wah as Samurai Killer
- Mannor Chan Man-Na as Dongfang Feiyan
- Cheung Ying as Chief of Huanhua Palace
- Yeung Ching-Ching as Xiaoshang
- Mary Hon Ma-Lee