The Deadly Breaking Sword
風流斷劍小小刀
Synopsis
Leaving behind an inch of sword in the spent corpses of his opponents, Tuan Changqing is known as the Deadly Breaking Sword. After barely surviving a duel, one of his foes is treated by the diabolical Dr. Kuo, who uses his powers of mind control to transform the man into a somnambulistic killer. After Tuan Changqing teams up with Rabelaisian gambler Xiao Dao, the story proceeds as a comical kung fu buddy flick.
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The Deadly Breaking Sword 風流斷劍小小刀 (1979) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-25
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Ti Lung
Tuan Changqing / Deadly Breaking Sword
Alexander Fu Sheng
Xiao Dao, the Little Dagger
Shih Szu
Liu Yinxu
Ku Feng
Dr Guo Tiansheng / Killer Doctor
Michael Chan Wai-Man
Lian San / Throat Piercing Halberd
Lily Li
Luo Jinhua
Shum Lo
Boss Luo
Chan Shen
Officer Fan Fei
Ai Fei
Chen Yinggang
Teresa Ha Ping
Madam Li Xing
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Xiaoqin
Keung Hon
Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
Eddy Ko Hung
Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
Ng Hong-Sang
Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
Yuen Wah
Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
Chow Kin-Ping
Dr. Guo's Hanger-on
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Sword Spirits Duo (Red) (uncredited)
Yuen Bun
Sword Spirits Duo (Gold) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Chung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 風流斷劍小小刀
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Chung
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Chung
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Breaking Sword
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What is The Deadly Breaking Sword about?
Leaving behind an inch of sword in the spent corpses of his opponents, Tuan Changqing is known as the Deadly Breaking Sword. After barely surviving a duel, one of his foes is treated by the diabolical Dr. Kuo, who uses his powers of mind control to transform the man into a somnambulistic killer. After Tuan Changqing teams up with Rabelaisian gambler Xiao Dao, the story proceeds as a comical kung fu buddy flick.
Who directed The Deadly Breaking Sword?
The Deadly Breaking Sword was directed by Sun Chung.
Who stars in The Deadly Breaking Sword?
The principal cast of The Deadly Breaking Sword includes Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Shih Szu, Ku Feng, Michael Chan Wai-Man.
When was The Deadly Breaking Sword released and how long is it?
The Deadly Breaking Sword was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Breaking Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Breaking Sword was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Breaking Sword?
The Deadly Breaking Sword holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).