The Blade
Lưỡi Dao
Synopsis
Nguyet is an orphaned child living with her grandma in a seaside village of devout Catholics. When the village becomes a battlefield, the grandma, enraged by the fact her son died due to Vietcong mine traps, begins throwing grenades against the winning Vietcong soldiers. To ensure a strategical victory, Dung, a young combatant, is deployed to gun down the old woman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lê Hoàng
- Screenplay & Story
- Nguyễn Hồ
- Original Score
- Phạm Minh Tuấn
- Original Title
- Lưỡi Dao
- Country of Origin
- Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hãng Phim Giải Phóng
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lê Hoàng
Nguyễn Hồ
Phạm Minh Tuấn
Lê Cam
Department Leadership Roster
Lê Cam
Producer
Lê Hoàng
Director
Nguyễn Hồ
Writer
Phạm Minh Tuấn
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blade about?
Nguyet is an orphaned child living with her grandma in a seaside village of devout Catholics. When the village becomes a battlefield, the grandma, enraged by the fact her son died due to Vietcong mine traps, begins throwing grenades against the winning Vietcong soldiers. To ensure a strategical victory, Dung, a young combatant, is deployed to gun down the old woman.
Who directed The Blade?
The Blade was directed by Lê Hoàng.
Who stars in The Blade?
The principal cast of The Blade includes Mỹ Duyên, Thiệu Ánh Dương, Lê Cung Bắc, Mộc Miên, Nguyễn Hậu.
When was The Blade released and how long is it?
The Blade was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blade was composed by Phạm Minh Tuấn.