The Fragrant Sword
一劍香
Synopsis
The Fragrant Sword is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Stanley Fung. Yu Lap-chung has been executed for the murders of martial alliance members when the black-clad assailant to blame is still roaming free. Apprehended by the murder threats to the helmsman of Emei and Xueshan, Golden-clad Ambassador of the alliance solicits help from the security escort master Wai To, Yu in disguise spared from execution by his master who had a rapist stand in his place. The fake scholar ingratiates himself with Ai Ching-yee, daughter of the Mulberry Pillar Fortress helmsman Ai Pak-chuen and exposes the father's conspiracy with his sworn brother to rule the martial world by dispatching Ching-yee's senior disciple Sze-hung Ying to commit atrocities against the martial alliance. Yu cajoles Ching-yee into assisting in Sze-hung's capture and with the culprit handed over to the alliance, the young lovers wander away.
Top Cast
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Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Sze-hung Ying
Tam Sin-Hung
Fung Ngai
Brother
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Sammo Hung
Tosses sword to the hero [uncredited]
Wong Shu-Tong
Pak Man-Biu
Law Oi-seung
Ai Ching-yee
Kong Man-Sing
Yu Lap-chung
Tina Ti Na
Lee Kui-On
Yam Yin
Ling Mung
Ai Pak-chuen
Gu Sam-Lam
Master
Ng Yan-Chi
Ng Tung
Ko Lo-Chuen
Yung Yuk-Yi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chan Lit-ban
- Screenplay & Story
- Ling Hon
- Original Title
- 一劍香
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hong Kong Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chan Lit-ban
Ling Hon
Department Leadership Roster
Ling Hon
Screenplay
Chan Lit-ban
Director
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What is The Fragrant Sword about?
The Fragrant Sword is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Stanley Fung. Yu Lap-chung has been executed for the murders of martial alliance members when the black-clad assailant to blame is still roaming free. Apprehended by the murder threats to the helmsman of Emei and Xueshan, Golden-clad Ambassador of the alliance solicits help from the security escort master Wai To, Yu in disguise spared from execution by his master who had a rapist stand in his place. The fake scholar ingratiates himself with Ai Ching-yee, daughter of the Mulberry Pillar Fortress helmsman Ai Pak-chuen and exposes the father's conspiracy with his sworn brother to rule the martial world by dispatching Ching-yee's senior disciple Sze-hung Ying to commit atrocities against the martial alliance. Yu cajoles Ching-yee into assisting in Sze-hung's capture and with the culprit handed over to the alliance, the young lovers wander away.
Who directed The Fragrant Sword?
The Fragrant Sword was directed by Chan Lit-ban.
Who stars in The Fragrant Sword?
The principal cast of The Fragrant Sword includes Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Tam Sin-Hung, Fung Ngai, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Sammo Hung.
When was The Fragrant Sword released and how long is it?
The Fragrant Sword was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.