Hurricane Sword
맹수
Synopsis
In director Won-shik Lim's rousing martial arts adventure, sightless orphan Elaine (Mi-ja Sa) embarks on an impassioned journey when she learns that her mother -- who abandoned Elaine years earlier -- may still be alive. On her quest, Elaine, who is a skilled swordswoman, unexpectedly finds herself pitted against a cathouse madam and a brutal crime lord.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lim Won-shik
- Screenplay & Story
- Gang Il-mun
- Original Score
- Mun-pyeong Hwang
- Original Title
- 맹수
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kam Lun Film Co., New Asia Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lim Won-shik
Gang Il-mun
Mun-pyeong Hwang
Chang-bok Ahn
Department Leadership Roster
Lim Won-shik
Director
Mun-pyeong Hwang
Original Music Composer
Gang Il-mun
Screenplay
Chang-bok Ahn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane Sword
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What is Hurricane Sword about?
In director Won-shik Lim's rousing martial arts adventure, sightless orphan Elaine (Mi-ja Sa) embarks on an impassioned journey when she learns that her mother -- who abandoned Elaine years earlier -- may still be alive. On her quest, Elaine, who is a skilled swordswoman, unexpectedly finds herself pitted against a cathouse madam and a brutal crime lord.
Who directed Hurricane Sword?
Hurricane Sword was directed by Lim Won-shik.
Who stars in Hurricane Sword?
The principal cast of Hurricane Sword includes Sa Mi-ja, Lee Dae-yub, Hwang Hae, Do Kum-bong, Choi Bong.
When was Hurricane Sword released and how long is it?
Hurricane Sword was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hurricane Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hurricane Sword was composed by Mun-pyeong Hwang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hurricane Sword?
Hurricane Sword holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).