Broken Sword
江湖半把刀
Synopsis
Heavyset Master An (Got Siu-Bo) receives a message from a dying imperial messenger and finds himself to be the hunted due to the defining, powerful nature of the message. A reluctant hero and not a fighting swordsman at heart (his sword is bent and worn), he's defended by mainly a duo of females and a sneaky swordsman played by O Chun-Hung.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Yang
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyrone Hsu
- Original Score
- Lee Sze
- Original Title
- 江湖半把刀
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hua-Hu Motion Picture Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Yang
Tyrone Hsu
Lee Sze
Lin Wen-Chin
Yu Shun
Chi Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Yang
Director
Tyrone Hsu
Screenplay
Lin Wen-Chin
Director of Photography
Yu Shun
Editor
Chan Sau-Jan
Costume Design
Lee Sze
Original Music Composer
Chi Kim
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Broken Sword.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Broken Sword.
list7
More Like Broken Sword
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Sword
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broken Sword about?
Heavyset Master An (Got Siu-Bo) receives a message from a dying imperial messenger and finds himself to be the hunted due to the defining, powerful nature of the message. A reluctant hero and not a fighting swordsman at heart (his sword is bent and worn), he's defended by mainly a duo of females and a sneaky swordsman played by O Chun-Hung.
Who directed Broken Sword?
Broken Sword was directed by Sun Yang.
Who stars in Broken Sword?
The principal cast of Broken Sword includes Ko Hsiao-Pao, Chiu Lung Liu, Chi Chin, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Yueh Yang.
When was Broken Sword released and how long is it?
Broken Sword was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Broken Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Sword was composed by Lee Sze.