The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
碧血劍
Synopsis
Raised to be a righteous martial artist, Yuan kicks off the story proper by finding a cave containing a skeleton, a treasure map, and a manual teaching him the Golden Snake style. Obeying a request hidden in the manual to give a portion of the treasure to the Golden Snake's old girlfriend, Yuan begins to seek the woman out - on the way solving the riddle of the Golden Snake, and how he came to his end.
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Sword Stained With Royal Blood, The (1981) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 碧血劍Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-25
Top Cast
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Phillip Kwok Chui
Yuan Cheng-chih
Candy Man Suet-Yee
Wen Ching-Ching
Chiang Sheng
Wen Jing
Lu Feng
Uncle Wen Nan Yang
Wong Lik
Grandpa Wen
Ching Li
Wen Yi
Yu Tai-Ping
Uncle Wen Bai Yang
Chu Ko
Wen Fang
Chu Tit-Wo
Huang Zhen
Lung Tien-hsiang
Golden Snake
Kwan Fung
Wen Clan Head
Hsiao Yu
Mui Jin
Dennis Chiu Gwok
Chui Xi Min
Chan Shen
Master Rong
Cheung Luen-Fai
Suen Chung Kwan
Lee Sau-Kei
Mu Ren Qing
Wong Ching-Ho
Uncle Muk Shon
Liang Yao-Wen
Uncle Ju Cheng
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 碧血劍
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chang Cheh
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Chiang Sheng
Stunt Coordinator
Phillip Kwok Chui
Stunt Coordinator
Lu Feng
Stunt Coordinator
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
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What is The Sword Stained with Royal Blood about?
Raised to be a righteous martial artist, Yuan kicks off the story proper by finding a cave containing a skeleton, a treasure map, and a manual teaching him the Golden Snake style. Obeying a request hidden in the manual to give a portion of the treasure to the Golden Snake's old girlfriend, Yuan begins to seek the woman out - on the way solving the riddle of the Golden Snake, and how he came to his end.
Who directed The Sword Stained with Royal Blood?
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Sword Stained with Royal Blood?
The principal cast of The Sword Stained with Royal Blood includes Phillip Kwok Chui, Candy Man Suet-Yee, Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng, Wong Lik.
When was The Sword Stained with Royal Blood released and how long is it?
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword Stained with Royal Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword Stained with Royal Blood was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
Is The Sword Stained with Royal Blood based on a book or true story?
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword Stained with Royal Blood?
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).