The Sword
6.9
Swordsman Li Mak-Jan is on a quest to duel the powerful and reclusive Hua Qian Shu. But will a cursed sword and the intrigues of the martial world bring him fame or tragedy?
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Cast
12 people
Adam Cheng Siu-Chow
Li Mak-Jan
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Tien Feng
Hua Qian Shu
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Fist of Fury
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Eddy Ko Hung
Chen Tie Yi
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The Martian
Lethal Weapon 4
Norman Tsui Siu-keung
Lian Huen
Known for
Duel to the Death
The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks
Jade Hsu
Hua Ying Zhi
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Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah
Yuen Chi
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Adam Cheng
Li Mu Ran
JoJo Chan Kei-kei
Yin Siu-yu
Known for
The Magnificent Butcher
Lau Siu-ming
Caretaker
Known for
A Chinese Ghost Story
The Medallion
Lau Yat-fan
Old Pigeon Man
Known for
Duel to the Death
Lee Hoi-Sang
Chou Huan
Known for
Project A
Executioners from Shaolin
Ng Tung
Wang Shi Qi
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Patrick Tam Kar-Ming Director · Wong Ying Writer Clifford Choi Writer
Worldwide gross $2.6M · First release August 14, 1980 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
Worldwide gross
$2,646,769
Production
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Production
Golden Harvest Company
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
Produced in
Languages
Original title
名劍
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · August 14, 1980
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
March 24, 1991 · TV
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