The Swordmates (1969)
Original title: 燕娘
The Swordmates is a 1969 Chinese-language action movie directed by Cheung Ying and Poon Faan, with a running time of 1h 16m. It stars Chin Ping, Huang Tsung-Hsun and Wang Hsieh.
Ming dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their plans of treason to help tribal warlords usurp power from the Ming government. The message and statue being intercepted, powerful swordsmen (and a swordswoman) of a famed security company are hired to protect the statue and its hidden message.
Quick answers
What is The Swordmates about?
Ming dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their plans of treason to help tribal warlords usurp power from the Ming government. The message and statue being intercepted, powerful swordsmen (and a swordswoman) of a famed security company are hired to protect the statue and its hidden message.
When was The Swordmates released?
The Swordmates was released on 8 October 1969.
How long is The Swordmates?
The Swordmates runs 1h 16m.
Who made The Swordmates?
The Swordmates was directed by Cheung Ying and Poon Faan.
Cast
- Chin Ping as Li Yan-Niang
- Huang Tsung-Hsun as Li Fei-Lung
- Wang Hsieh as Wang Tian-Piao
- Yang Chi-Ching as Iron Claws Wang Ying
- Chao Hsiung as 2nd brother
- Wang Kuang-Yu as 3rd brother
- Law Hon as Fat Jin-Gang
- Wong Ching-Wan as Jin-Hua
- Chiu Sam-Yin as Hsin-Ying
- Wong Ching-Ho as Liu Yi
- Cheng Lui as Liu Feng
- Chieh Yuen as Liu Shiung