Seven Swords
七劍
“Seven heroes one adventures.”
Synopsis
In the middle of the 17th century, the Manchus conquered China and founded the Ching dynasty. Due to widespread uprisings against the new rulers, the study and practice of traditional martial arts is forbidden and punishable by death. The unscrupulous leader of a troop of mercenaries takes advantage of this situation to make a fortune with the bounty on his head.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Seven Swords - Dragon Dynasty Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-27
Top Cast
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Leon Lai Ming
Yang Yuncong
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Wu Yuanying
Lu Yi
Han Zhibang
Lau Kar-leung
Fu Qingzhu
Donnie Yen
Chu Zhaonan
Sun Honglei
General Fire-Wind
Kim So-yeon
Green Pearl
Michael Wong
Prince Dokado
Chi Kuan-Chun
Qiu Luo Dong
Jason Pai Piao
Liu Jin Yi
Duncan Chow
Mu Lang
Tai Li-Wu
Xin Longzi
Zhang Jingchu
Liu Yufang
Ma Jingwu
Master Shadow Glow
Li Haitao
Si Yi Lang
Liu Mingzhe
Jiao Ci
Lin Hai-Bin
San Gen
Guo Feng-Qiang
Hei Jiu
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsui Hark, Chun Tin-Nam, Cheung Chi-Sing
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- 七劍
- Country of Origin
- Australia, China, Hong Kong, Netherlands, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- SCS Entertainment, Film Workshop, Mandarin Films, Beijing Ciwen Digital Oriental Film & TV Production Co., City Glory Pictures Ltd., Film Victoria, Fortissimo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark, Chun Tin-Nam, Cheung Chi-Sing, Liang Yusheng
Kenji Kawai
Venus Keung
Angie Lam On-Yee
Shi Nansun, Chzung Chi-Sing, Pan Zhizhong, Raymond Wong, Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Shi Nansun
Producer
Venus Keung
Director of Photography
Chzung Chi-Sing
Producer
Tsui Hark
Director
Angie Lam On-Yee
Editor
Tsui Hark
Screenplay
Tsui Hark
Producer
Ma Zhongjun
Producer
Cheng Yun
Producer
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Chun Tin-Nam
Screenplay
Cheung Chi-Sing
Screenplay
Wing-Yan Poon
Costume Design
Yang Zhanjia
Production Design
Stephen Tung Wai
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Swords
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seven Swords about?
In the middle of the 17th century, the Manchus conquered China and founded the Ching dynasty. Due to widespread uprisings against the new rulers, the study and practice of traditional martial arts is forbidden and punishable by death. The unscrupulous leader of a troop of mercenaries takes advantage of this situation to make a fortune with the bounty on his head.
Who directed Seven Swords?
Seven Swords was directed by Tsui Hark.
Who stars in Seven Swords?
The principal cast of Seven Swords includes Leon Lai Ming, Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Lu Yi, Lau Kar-leung, Donnie Yen.
When was Seven Swords released and how long is it?
Seven Swords was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
How much did Seven Swords make at the box office?
Seven Swords grossed $3.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Swords?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Swords was composed by Kenji Kawai.
Is Seven Swords based on a book or true story?
Seven Swords is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liang Yusheng".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Swords?
Seven Swords holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).