The Hidden Sword
刀背藏身
Synopsis
The widow of a famed general teams up with an impostor posing as her late husband and schemes to steal the secrets of an elderly master swordsman. Their plans are complicated by the master's grandson, who is himself torn between his filial duty and the affections of his adopted sister.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xu Haofeng
- Screenplay & Story
- Xu Haofeng
- Original Score
- An Wei
- Original Title
- 刀背藏身
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Poly Film Investment, Beijing Culture 北京京西文化
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xu Haofeng
Xu Haofeng
An Wei
Shao Dan
He Sisi, Xu Haofeng
Chen Dongqiu, Guan Dandan
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Dongqiu
Producer
He Sisi
Editor
Xu Haofeng
Editor
Xu Haofeng
Director
Cui Ren
Production Design
Guan Dandan
Producer
Shao Dan
Director of Photography
Xu Haofeng
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hidden Sword
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hidden Sword about?
The widow of a famed general teams up with an impostor posing as her late husband and schemes to steal the secrets of an elderly master swordsman. Their plans are complicated by the master's grandson, who is himself torn between his filial duty and the affections of his adopted sister.
Who directed The Hidden Sword?
The Hidden Sword was directed by Xu Haofeng.
Who stars in The Hidden Sword?
The principal cast of The Hidden Sword includes Xu Qing, Zhang Aoyue, Jessie Li, Huang Jue, Geng Le.
When was The Hidden Sword released and how long is it?
The Hidden Sword was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hidden Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hidden Sword was composed by An Wei.
Is The Hidden Sword based on a book or true story?
The Hidden Sword is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Xu Haofeng".