Deaf and Mute Heroine
聾啞劍
Synopsis
Chang Cheh-influenced swordplay film puts a female spin on the genre with its titular heroine. Helen Ma stars as the “can’t hear, can’t talk” swordswoman who makes off with some pearls and bloodily dispatches the many comers who futilely attempt to retrieve them from her. According to Jeff Goodhartz, THE DEAF AND MUTE HEROINE “trumps anything that King Hu or Chang Cheh were unleashing at the time.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Ma
- Original Title
- 聾啞劍
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Ma
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Wu Ma
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is Deaf and Mute Heroine about?
Chang Cheh-influenced swordplay film puts a female spin on the genre with its titular heroine. Helen Ma stars as the “can’t hear, can’t talk” swordswoman who makes off with some pearls and bloodily dispatches the many comers who futilely attempt to retrieve them from her. According to Jeff Goodhartz, THE DEAF AND MUTE HEROINE “trumps anything that King Hu or Chang Cheh were unleashing at the time.”
Who directed Deaf and Mute Heroine?
Deaf and Mute Heroine was directed by Wu Ma.
Who stars in Deaf and Mute Heroine?
The principal cast of Deaf and Mute Heroine includes Helen Ma Hoi-Lun, Tang Ching, Shirley Huang, Wu Ma, Lee Ying.
When was Deaf and Mute Heroine released and how long is it?
Deaf and Mute Heroine was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deaf and Mute Heroine?
Deaf and Mute Heroine holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).