The Magic Blade
天涯明月刀
Synopsis
Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend off waves of expert killers during their journey.
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The Magic Blade (1976) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer**Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-03
Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Fu Hung Hsieh
Lo Lieh
Yen Nan-fei
Ching Li
Chiu Yu Cheng
Tang Ching
Master Yu
Tanny Tien Ni
Mingyue Hsin 'Moonlight Heart'
Lily Li
'Lute' Yu Chin
Fan Mei-Sheng
Painting Wu
Ku Feng
Sword Xiao
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Chess Gu
Lau Wai-Ling
Poetry Tang
Ching Miao
Chiu Shui Ching
Chan Shen
Kung Sun Tao
Teresa Ha Ping
Devil Grandma
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Do Ching Tzu
Chiang Yang
Hsia Chia
Ng Hong-Sang
Hsia Yi
Au Ga-Lai
Nu Yuan Lang Jia
Wong Jing-Jing
Nu Yuan Lang Yi
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Szeto On, Gu Long
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 天涯明月刀
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Ni Kuang, Szeto On, Gu Long
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Wong Chit
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chor Yuen
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Szeto On
Writer
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Blade
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What is The Magic Blade about?
Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend off waves of expert killers during their journey.
Who directed The Magic Blade?
The Magic Blade was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Magic Blade?
The principal cast of The Magic Blade includes Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Tang Ching, Tanny Tien Ni.
When was The Magic Blade released and how long is it?
The Magic Blade was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Blade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Blade was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
Is The Magic Blade based on a book or true story?
The Magic Blade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gu Long".