The Sword of Swords
神刀
Synopsis
A noble swordsman fights to recover the magical blade that has protected his country for centuries after being blinded and betrayed by a ruthless villain. A cunning killer has blinded the brave warrior chosen to defend his country with an enchanted sword, and murdered his family. After recovering, the sightless defender sets out to recover the weapon, and seek revenge against his murderous nemesis.
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The Sword Of Swords (1968) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 神刀Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-02
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Jimmy Wang Yu
Lin Jenshiau
Li Ching
Bai Feng
Tien Feng
Fang Shishiung
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Shang Guangwu
Ching Miao
Master Mui Lingchuen
Shu Pei-Pei
Lin Gu
Yang Chi-Ching
Lin Han
Lin Jing
Jenshiau's mother
Lee Wan-Chung
Lin Bongyin
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Old Madam
Tong Kai
Wu Ma
Chan Wan-Wa
Master Mui's wife
Pan Ai-Lun
Mui Mei Liang
Shum Lo
Uncle Chung/Li Rong
Woo Tung
Village chief
Wang Kuang-Yu
Brother Bai
Man Sau
Jenshiau's aunt
Lau Kar-leung
2nd brother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheng Kang
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheng Kang
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 神刀
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheng Kang
Cheng Kang
Wang Fu-Ling
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Runme Shaw
Producer
Cheng Kang
Writer
Cheng Kang
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword of Swords
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What is The Sword of Swords about?
A noble swordsman fights to recover the magical blade that has protected his country for centuries after being blinded and betrayed by a ruthless villain. A cunning killer has blinded the brave warrior chosen to defend his country with an enchanted sword, and murdered his family. After recovering, the sightless defender sets out to recover the weapon, and seek revenge against his murderous nemesis.
Who directed The Sword of Swords?
The Sword of Swords was directed by Cheng Kang.
Who stars in The Sword of Swords?
The principal cast of The Sword of Swords includes Jimmy Wang Yu, Li Ching, Tien Feng, Huang Tsung-Hsun, Ching Miao.
When was The Sword of Swords released and how long is it?
The Sword of Swords was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword of Swords?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword of Swords was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.