The Deadly Sword
離別鉤
Synopsis
A swordsman uses a specialized weapon made from a deformed sword, the lethal hook, to fight an underworld clan to clear his family name and save the girl he loves in ancient China.
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Barry Chan
Captain Yeung Chun
Ling Yun
Tit Ching Lam
Candice Yu On-On
Su Min
Ko Hsiao-Pao
Brother Fa Sei
Tien Yeh
Chen Hui-Lou
Lu I-Chan
Ma Chi
''Blind'' hermit
Chang Peng
Flying Tiger Wong
Mao Ching-Shun
Albino swordsman
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Lung Suen
Wu Chia-Chi
Jacky Chen Shao-Lung
Shao Pei-ling
Ko Hsiang-Ting
servant sharping sword
Ma Chang
Lin Wan-Chang
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fang Hao
- Screenplay & Story
- Fang Hao, Gu Long
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan
- Original Title
- 離別鉤
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hong Kong Tung Da Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fang Hao
Fang Hao, Gu Long
Huang Mao-Shan
Chiang Huang-Hsiung
Alan Wu Yu-Ling
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Wu Yu-Ling
Producer
Chiang Huang-Hsiung
Editor
Fang Hao
Writer
Fang Hao
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Sword
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deadly Sword about?
A swordsman uses a specialized weapon made from a deformed sword, the lethal hook, to fight an underworld clan to clear his family name and save the girl he loves in ancient China.
Who directed The Deadly Sword?
The Deadly Sword was directed by Fang Hao.
Who stars in The Deadly Sword?
The principal cast of The Deadly Sword includes Barry Chan, Ling Yun, Candice Yu On-On, Ko Hsiao-Pao, Tien Yeh.
When was The Deadly Sword released and how long is it?
The Deadly Sword was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Sword was composed by Huang Mao-Shan.